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    1. searching for 할머니
    2. i live in a cave
    3. NA ME
    4. stuck in help
    5. joolea doodles
    6. bLOSSom: a guide for growth
    7. GBH (wgbh)
    8. Let’s Talk!
    9. libertango string quartet
    10. i need help guide
    11. parry hotter
    12. my best friend
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    ©2025 julia 해은 kim

    searching for 할머니

    what is it: a 12-part comic zine series about reconnecting with grandma
    my role: storyteller, illustrator, designer, social media marketing,
    tools: procreate, adobe indesign
    "All her life, Sunja had heard this sentiment from other women, that they must suffer – suffer as a girl, suffer as a wife, suffer as a mother – die suffering. Go-saeng – the word made her sick. What else was there besides this?"

    -Min Jin Lee, Pachinko




    google slides


    best viewing experience: if you have a desktop or laptop. Mobile is okay if you have the free google slides app.

    interactive features: in-line comments, point-and-click, ad breaks with links, dictionary with links, most up-to-date, pdf download



    itch.io


    best viewing experience: if you don’t want to get distracted from comments or clickable links, then you can view this on any device. Not as interactive as google slides.

    interactive features: comments, pdf download, feels like you are flipping through a book



    instagram


    best viewing experience: if you are already on instagram, then this will be easiest. It’s not very interactive and does not include all my exclusive content.

    interactive features: comments on my posts, dm me

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    JHK (@jk.pencil) • Instagram photos and videos

    updates


    Aug.2024 update:
    • finished up first draft version of second zine. realized that office depot is really expensive. am exploring other printing options. will also be at portland zine symposium. also, i get really embarrassed/shy whenever i share my comics. i have no idea what im doing with my life.

    March.2024 update:

    Feb.2024 update:
    • working on the second zine - if i work really hard, it should also be available in March 2024. 

    Jan.2024 update:
    • the physical zine of pilot will come out in March 2024 and be available for purchase online and at zinefests


    If you would like access to my detailed Fulbright report on "searching for 할머니", contact me through my form