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Seoul-metro-514-Magok-station-gate-20180915-165610.jpg

Subway fare gates with green entry arrows beneath Line 5 signs at Magok Station in Seoul.

Seoul-metro-514-Magok-station-gate-20180915-165610.jpg · LERK · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 15 September 2018. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Signs and equipment may have changed since 2018. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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2025-10-14 17.38.15 Incheon International Airport

Incheon Airport Terminal 2's curved roof and glass facade beneath a softly lit sky, with vehicles along the terminal road.

2025-10-14 17.38.15 Incheon International Airport · Choikwangmo25 · CC0 1.0

Photographed: October 2025. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. The filename dates the photograph October 14 while its description and camera metadata give October 15; only the month is shown here. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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KTX-Eum 517 Jeongdongjin Station 20230430

A blue KTX-Eum train at Jeongdongjin Station with green trees behind it.

KTX-Eum 517 Jeongdongjin Station 20230430 · Rsa · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photographed: 30 April 2023. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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KTX-Seoul Station

A blue and white KTX-Sancheon train beside a platform at Seoul Station.

KTX-Seoul Station · Chinmayamahapatra · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 5 July 2017. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Seoul taxis 01

Silver and orange taxis waiting along a Seoul street at night.

Seoul taxis 01 · Ilya Plekhanov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 8 August 2015. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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COEX cafe show 2022

Visitors browsing exhibition booths in a bright hall at the 2022 Seoul Cafe Show at COEX.

COEX cafe show 2022 · kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 26 November 2022. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Gyeongbokgung(palace) Geunjeongjeon(hall)

Geunjeongjeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace beneath a clear blue sky.

Gyeongbokgung(palace) Geunjeongjeon(hall) · Brady Bellini · CC0 1.0

Photographed: 2015. Resized for the site; the homepage hero uses a cropped display. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Tulips in Seoul Forest, South Korea

Yellow and pink spring tulips among trees in Seoul Forest.

Tulips in Seoul Forest, South Korea · WANGYIFAN2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 6 April 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Gyeongbokgung Night 07logo

Illuminated Gyeonghoeru Pavilion reflected in its pond at night, with the original Korea.net credit mark.

Gyeongbokgung Night 07logo · Jeon Han / Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photographed: 3 October 2012. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; original credit mark retained, no content edits or cropping.

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Bukchon-ro 11-gil street with hanok houses and blue sky in Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul

Traditional hanok houses along Bukchon-ro 11-gil beneath a blue Seoul sky.

Bukchon-ro 11-gil street with hanok houses and blue sky in Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul · Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 4 June 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Colorful houses across the hillside at Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan.

Gamcheon Culture Village March 30 2024 8 · S h y numis · CC BY 4.0

Photographed: 30 March 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Changdeokgung Secret Garden Juhamnu

Juhamnu pavilion and a lotus pond in Changdeokgung Secret Garden.

Changdeokgung Secret Garden Juhamnu · Tungdangthanh · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 16 September 2016. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Gwangjang Market, Seoul

Busy covered aisle inside Gwangjang Market in Seoul, lined with food stalls and flags.

Gwangjang Market, Seoul · Bgag · CC0 1.0

Photographed: 26 September 2022. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Myeongdong Theater at dusk

The golden-lit facade of Myeongdong Theater beneath a blue evening sky in Seoul.

Myeongdong Theater at dusk · lumoplank · CC0 1.0

Photographed: on an unverified date; first published 21 January 2025. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. The source lists 21 January 2025, also its publication date; the capture date is unverified. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Interior View of the National Museum of Korea

The bright central hall and pagoda inside the National Museum of Korea.

Interior View of the National Museum of Korea · Ethan Doyle White · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 10 November 2019. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Front view of National Museum of Korea

National Museum of Korea building and pavilion beside the reflecting pond.

Front view of National Museum of Korea · Jinah78 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photographed: May 2010. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Source summary says 13 May 2010; EXIF says 7 May, so the capture date is stated at month precision. Image remains under CC BY-SA 3.0. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Front view of the Imperial Throne Hall Geunjeongjeon at Gyeongbokgung Palace with blue sky in Seoul

Geunjeongjeon Hall framed symmetrically by a stone courtyard and blue sky at Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Front view of the Imperial Throne Hall Geunjeongjeon at Gyeongbokgung Palace with blue sky in Seoul · Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 5 June 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. This image remains licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Busan's capsule train.jpg

Red and green Sky Capsule cars on an elevated track in Busan.

Busan's capsule train.jpg · WANGYIFAN2024 · CC0 1.0

Photographed: 18 May 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Seoul bus 703 CRRC.jpg

A blue route 703 city bus on a Seoul street beside a sunlit pavement and green trees.

Seoul bus 703 CRRC.jpg · Wikiwater2020 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photographed: 28 April 2023. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. The source's existing face blur is retained. Image remains under CC BY-SA 3.0. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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2020-04-17 22.19.24 올리브영 원주단구점.jpg

Shelves of cosmetics and toiletries along an aisle at an Olive Young store in Wonju.

2020-04-17 22.19.24 올리브영 원주단구점.jpg · Choi Kwang-mo · CC0 1.0

Photographed: 17 April 2020. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Korean food-Bibim ssambap and various banchan-01.jpg

Rice, leafy vegetables, fish, soup and small side dishes spread across a restaurant table in Gyeongju.

Korean food-Bibim ssambap and various banchan-01.jpg · Jinho Jung · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photographed: 9 May 2008. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. The original small date mark is retained in both cards and the full article image.

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Olive Young Myeongdong.jpg

Numbered checkout counters and passport reminder signs at an Olive Young store in Myeongdong.

Olive Young Myeongdong.jpg · Sgroey · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 19 August 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no edits to the image file. Guide cards crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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202403 AREX Express Train Concourse at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Station.jpg

Orange Express Train signs above the AREX ticket machines and concourse at Incheon Airport Terminal 1.

202403 AREX Express Train Concourse at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Station.jpg · MNXANL · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 17 March 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Image remains under CC BY-SA 4.0. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Gangnam from Yeoksam 1.jpg

Gangnam's buildings and distant Seoul hills seen from Yeoksam in clear daylight.

Gangnam from Yeoksam 1.jpg · kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 2 December 2022. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition of the author's tilt-corrected version; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Image remains under CC BY-SA 4.0. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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인천공항T2 풍경 야경 2024.jpg

The illuminated roof and ground-transport frontage of Incheon Airport Terminal 2 beneath a blue evening sky.

인천공항T2 풍경 야경 2024.jpg · Narubaru7 · CC BY 4.0

Photographed: 13 October 2024. Original Commons file; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Passengers with luggage waiting at airline check-in counters in Incheon Airport Terminal 2.

인천공항T2 체크인E 2024 01.jpg · Narubaru7 · CC BY 4.0

Photographed: 13 October 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Source processing is retained. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Ticket Vending and Card Reload Machine - Seoul Metropolitan Subway 20240713.jpg

Two ticket-vending and card-reload machines at Soraepogu Station in Incheon.

Ticket Vending and Card Reload Machine - Seoul Metropolitan Subway 20240713.jpg · LandAndTree · CC BY 4.0

Photographed: 13 July 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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South Korea Seoul Tower Sign.jpg

A green direction sign with Korean and English text pointing toward N Seoul Tower.

South Korea Seoul Tower Sign.jpg · Medullaoblongata Projekt · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 16 December 2016. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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A wide view of travelers and railway ticket counters inside Seoul Station.

KNR-Seoul-Station-new-ticket-counter.JPG · Kanchi1979 · CC BY 2.5

Photographed: 18 November 2006. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no content edits or cropping. Guide cards may crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Insa-dong 인사동 October 1 2020 1.jpg

A tree-lined pedestrian street with small shops and walkers in Insadong, Seoul.

Insa-dong 인사동 October 1 2020 1.jpg · S h y numis · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Exterior view of Seongjeonggak with blue sky at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul.jpg

Seongjeonggak at Changdeokgung Palace with painted wooden eaves, a tiled roof and green trees beneath a blue sky.

Exterior view of Seongjeonggak with blue sky at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul.jpg · Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 4 June 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Image remains under CC BY-SA 4.0. Guide cards crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Haeundae Beach on a Sunny Day.jpg

Blue water and a rocky shoreline facing Haeundae Beach and the distant Busan skyline.

Haeundae Beach on a Sunny Day.jpg · Hajo Schatz · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photographed: 23 September 2012. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Image remains under CC BY-SA 2.0. Guide cards crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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(KOR-Incheon) Korean Air Airbus A330-323 HL8027 @ RKSI 2026-06-04.jpg

A blue Korean Air Airbus A330 on the apron at Incheon International Airport.

(KOR-Incheon) Korean Air Airbus A330-323 HL8027 @ RKSI 2026-06-04.jpg · S5A-0043 · CC BY 4.0

Photographed: 4 June 2026. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local content edits. Guide cards crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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서울역전경 2024.jpg

Seoul Station's modern entrance beyond trees, a road and blue city buses.

서울역전경 2024.jpg · Narubaru7 · CC BY 4.0

Photographed: 17 October 2024. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Guide cards crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Seoul - Namsan Cable Car.jpg

A Namsan cable car above a green hillside, with N Seoul Tower in the background under a blue sky.

Seoul - Namsan Cable Car.jpg · Jean & Nathalie · CC BY 2.0

Photographed: 3 May 2014. Wikimedia's 1280-pixel rendition; no local cropping, recoloring or content edits. Guide cards crop the displayed view; the article shows the full image.

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Hwaseong Fortress 01.jpg

Stone fortress walls and a winding path with steps, grass and pine trees in Suwon.

Hwaseong Fortress 01.jpg · Bernard Gagnon · CC0 1.0

Photographed: 28 September 2022. Resized proportionally to 1600 × 977 pixels using Lanczos; JPEG quality 85, optimized progressive encoding. No crop or content edits. Historical photograph does not establish current access.

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Q482493 Gimpo Airport A05.jpg

Gimpo terminal sign above an apron with parked aircraft in April 2014.

Q482493 Gimpo Airport A05.jpg · revi · CC BY 2.0 kr

Photographed: 1 April 2014. Proportional resize to1600x1200; Lanczos, JPEG quality85, optimized progressive encoding. No crop or content alteration.

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Fleshy prawns.jpg

Rows of prawns displayed on ice at Noryangjin Fish Market.

Fleshy prawns.jpg · Punnatorn Thepsuwanworn · CC0 1.0

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Daereungwon Tomb Complex.jpg

Grass-covered burial mounds and trees at Daereungwon in Gyeongju.

Daereungwon Tomb Complex.jpg · Bernard Gagnon · CC0 1.0

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Light Rail Gimhae Int'l Airport 02.JPG

Platform screen doors and escalators at Gimhae Airport light-rail station.

Light Rail Gimhae Int'l Airport 02.JPG · Asacyan · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gapyeong-Nami Island Ferry

A Nami Island ferry with its boarding ramp lowered and flags above the cabin.

Gapyeong-Nami Island Ferry · Minseong Kim · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 20 February 2011. Resized to 1600 pixels wide and JPEG-compressed; no crop or content alteration. Derivative remains CC BY-SA 4.0.

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0012-10-12 (2024-11-12) Gapyeong - Chuncheon Gyeonggi - Gangwon.jpg

Red and gold autumn trees beside the water on Nami Island, with visitors and picnic tables.

0012-10-12 (2024-11-12) *Gapyeong - Chuncheon *Gyeonggi - Gangwon.jpg · Katsujiro Maekawa · CC0 1.0

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Gimhae international airport International terminal building 20180403 120807.jpg

Gimhae Airport international terminal, roadside trees and a blue sky.

Gimhae international airport International terminal building 20180403 120807.jpg · LERK · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photographed: 3 April 2018. Proportional Lanczos resize, JPEG quality85 optimized progressive; no crop or content alteration. Derivative remains CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Korea Tongin Market 02 (12920988924).jpg

A vendor cooks oil-fried rice cakes beside trays of food at Tongin Market.

Korea Tongin Market 02 (12920988924).jpg · Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han) · CC BY-SA 2.0

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24 hours Ramyeon Ramen convenience store (South Korea).jpg

Colorful packets of instant noodles line a Hongdae shop wall beside cup-shaped tables.

24 hours Ramyeon Ramen convenience store (South Korea).jpg · lazy fri13th · CC BY 2.0

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Korean-tea-Insadong-01.jpg

A cream-colored teapot and two cups on a tray at an Insadong tea house.

Korean-tea-Insadong-01.jpg · Ride Around the World · CC BY 2.0

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Namdaemun shopping street 2.jpg

A Namdaemun shopping lane with colorful buildings, shop signs and pedestrians.

Namdaemun shopping street 2.jpg · Sgroey · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Milmyeon 1.jpg

Cold milmyeon in a metal bowl with noodles, cucumber, sliced egg and red sauce.

Milmyeon 1.jpg · yangmin00 · CC0 1.0

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