South Korea

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South Korea in June 2025, from the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace to the neon-lit alleys of Hongdae at night, the quiet DMZ edge in Paju, and Nami Island's cathedral-like metasequoia lane. 34 photos by Burak Arık.

Echoes of the Joseon Dynasty
Echoes of the Joseon Dynasty246
The Border Where Silence Remains
The Border Where Silence Remains192
Young Couple in Hanbok
Young Couple in Hanbok195
Metasequoia Tree Lane in Nami Island
Metasequoia Tree Lane in Nami Island185
Lively Hongdae Streets176
Where the Path Beckons180
Seoul Tower at Night174
K-Beauty at the Palace167
Harmony of Hanbok and Heritage164
A Glimpse from Gyeongbokgung to the Folk Muse159
Whiskers and Memories153
Urban Futurism at DDP160
Vibrant Night in Myeongdong159
Millenium Juniper155
Myeongdong Market Vibes154
Temple Beneath the Peaks149
Silent Witnesses at the DMZ151
Changdeokgung Splendor154
Zaha’s Geometry in Motion149
Creative Charm at Ihwa-dong152
Seoraksan Temple Serenity152
The Quiet Beauty of Bukchon144
Great Unification Buddha143
Dancheong Dreams at Changdeokgung144
Changgyeonggung Tranquility134
Traditional Attire at Gyeongbokgung Palace138
Starfield Library Wonders137
Sacred Stillness in Seoraksan136
Roofs of Gyeongbokgung122
How Can I Help?123
Stillness Amid the Rush124
Green Path Stroll118
Timeless Elegance at Gyeongbokgung116
Vibrant Myeong-dong Street Eats109