Photo of the Month – February 2026

Dawn of the New Year

Witnessing the first sunrise of 2026 felt like a blessing,

its light revealing the promise of what lies ahead.

The Photographer

Neha Bisht is a native of India, pursuing her PhD at Chonnam National University. She loves to travel and likes capturing the historic and scenic views in her memories.

This photograph was shot at Hyangil-am, a hermitage at Impo village near Yeosu at the dawning of the new year.

(Photo of the Month submissions are open to all readers: gwangjunews@gic.or.kr)