Pictures of South Korea

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Tour this country that charms with its culture, heritage and diverse landscapes. Visit ancient temples, explore dense rainforests and relax on tranquil beaches.

Exquisite natural beauty combined with unspoilt charm and a sprinkling of unusual visitor attractions make this South Korean island stand out from the crowd.

Sample the fruits of the sea at this sprawling fish market, the largest in South Korea.

Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge. 

Tour this country that charms with its culture, heritage and diverse landscapes. Visit ancient temples, explore dense rainforests and relax on tranquil beaches.

The views from the top of “Sunrise Peak” are some of the most breathtaking on the island – so don’t forget your camera!

Amid the majestic mountains of Seoraksan National Park sits an ancient Zen Buddhist temple and a monument to a peaceful unification for Korea. 

From conventional to unique, this park/art gallery offers pleasant outdoor walks, beautiful sea and sky views, and thought-provoking installation or performance art.

The views from the top of “Sunrise Peak” are some of the most breathtaking on the island – so don’t forget your camera!

Swim in the calm water of a sheltered bay, dine at waterfront seafood bars and see uninterrupted views of Gwangan Bridge. 

Explore this gorgeous national park, where mountain trails lead to a summit that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Seoul. 

Explore this gorgeous national park, where mountain trails lead to a summit that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Seoul. 

Explore this gorgeous national park, where mountain trails lead to a summit that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Seoul. 

Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop. 

Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop. 

Spot some of the thousands of animal and plant species while hiking the trails that traverse the foothills of a mountain dominating the center of the island of Jeju. 

Spot some of the thousands of animal and plant species while hiking the trails that traverse the foothills of a mountain dominating the center of the island of Jeju. 

Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop. 

Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop. 

Spot some of the thousands of animal and plant species while hiking the trails that traverse the foothills of a mountain dominating the center of the island of Jeju. 

Exquisite natural beauty combined with unspoilt charm and a sprinkling of unusual visitor attractions make this South Korean island stand out from the crowd.

Superb views of the Hahoe Folk Village and the mountain landscapes of Andong await at this scenic hilltop. 

Fine golden sand, lively restaurants, a sky walk and lively music festivals make this a popular beach in southern Busan. 

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.