About Johsel Namkung
Lived 1919 – 2013 (aged 93–94). Johsel Namkung was a South Korean and Korean singer and photographer.
Johsel Namkung (; 1919 – July 22, 2013) was an American photographer of Korean origin. He was best known for his nature and landscape photography.
He was born in 1919 in Gwangju, Korea, Empire of Japan. Namkung earned a Masters in Music from University of Washington. In 1978, the Seattle Art Museum hosted a solo Namkung show. In 2006, the Seattle Asian Art Museum hosted another solo Namkung show.
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Who was Johsel Namkung?
American photographer and singer (1919–2013)
When was Johsel Namkung born?
Johsel Namkung was born in 1919 in Gwangju.
When did Johsel Namkung die?
Johsel Namkung died in 2013.
What was Johsel Namkung's occupation?
Johsel Namkung was a singer and photographer.
What nationality was Johsel Namkung?
Johsel Namkung was South Korean and Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johsel Namkung. https://biography.guide/johsel-namkung/
MLA: "Johsel Namkung." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johsel-namkung/.
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