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Inspiring Stories of Women as Told by Korean Photographer, from Brides Sent Halfway Across the World to Those Subject to an Unfair Law Closer to Home

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‘I Need to Shine’: Senior Korean Americans Chasing Lifelong Modelling Dreams

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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