Seoul

The South Korean capital of Seoul is home to over 10 million people; which despite being approximately one quarter of the population of South Korea, only represents 1 percent of the country's land area.

Despite such population density, this series of photographs represents the quieter side of the busy urban sprawl of Seoul, and other population dense areas of South Korea.

All photos © Sho Abbott 2013

A woman takes her baby on a walk. Bukchon Hanok folk village, Seoul

Lovers at Cheonggyecheon

A young boy loses his parents in his curiosity at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

A street vendor shades herself from the harsh summer sun. Insadong, Seoul

An act of kindness. This man helped a lost foreigner. Myeondong, Seoul

A small boy find the courage to swim in the sea. Haeundae beach, Busan

Three elderly friends sit in comfortable silence. Insadong, Seoul

A man takes a break from busy Seoul life, to gaze over the city from his rooftop

A young girl suspiciously eyes a foreigner. Jeongja