A diptych containing photos of statues taken at 40 Steps Culture and Tourism Theme Street, in Jungang-dong, Busan.  "When the Korean War broke in 1950, many refugees were driven into Busan and most settled temporarily in the hilly section of the Donggwang-dong area. At the time, as communications were not well developed, the area of the 40 steps was used as a reuniting area for separated families. As such, the area is deeply imbedded among Korean War refugees as the spot of severe joy and sorrow."  (lifeinkorea.com)  Here, an old man prepares to make popcorn while two children stand in horror in anticipation of the explosions.  Taken October 2009.

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