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  1. Slung with steel stairways and suspension bridges, Wolchulsan makes for spectacular day hikes.
  2. Hyangwon-Jeong Pavilion, Gyeongbokgung Palace.

    Hyangwon-Jeong, South Korea

    by Neil Setchfield

  3. Man standing on deck of small cargo vessel in Busan Harbor.

    Busan Harbor, South Korea

    by Brent Winebrenner

  4. Oedolgae Solitary Rock.

    Oedolgae Solitary Rock, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  5. Korean drumming performance of Heungbu & Nolbu by Busan Metropolitan Dance Company. Busan Cultural Center.

    Busan Cultural Center, South Korea

    by Brent Winebrenner

  6. Pungnammun Gate.

    Pungnammun Gate, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  7. Streamside pavilion at Donghaksa Temple.

    Donghaksa Temple, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  8. 200-year-old leather manuscript.
  9. Haeinsa temple complex.
  10. Tumuli Park.

    Tumuli Park, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  11. Stone Grandfather, Sinyang Beach, Tol-Harubang.

    Sinyang Beach, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  12. Person looking at waterfall, Cheonjiyeon Gorge.

    Cheonjiyeon Gorge, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  13. Beach umbrellas, sea and hill in background, Hyopchae Beach.

    Hyopchae Beach, South Korea

    by John Banagan

  14. Exterior of Modern city buildings at Taepyeongno.

    Taepyeongno, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  15. Overhead of Seoul with Namsam Cable Car in foreground.

    Namsam Cable Car, Seoul

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  16. People shopping at Myeong-Dong.

    Myeong-Dong, Seoul

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  17. Gyeonbokgung Palace, children at Hyangwonjeong Pavilion.

    Gyeonbokgung Palace, South Korea

    by Manfred Gottschalk

  18. Gardens along the Hangang River in Seoul are a glorious carpet of colour in early summer.

    Hangang River, South Korea

    by Martin Robinson

  19. Gyeongbokgung palace guards with palace, mountains in background, Gwanghwamun.
  20. Exterior of Myong-dong cathedral, Myon-dong.
  21. Gyeongbokgung Palace with school kids out front, Gwanghwamun.
  22. Hand of statue in front of War Memorial at dusk.

    War Memorial, South Korea

    by Anthony Plummer

  23. Tree and wall at Seodaemun Prison, north of river.

    Seodaemun Prison, South Korea

    by Anthony Plummer

  24. People cycling on Han River Cycleway, Sinchon and Yeouido.

    Han River, South Korea

    by Anthony Plummer

  25. Beached fishing boats.
  26. Coastal path at foot of cliff.

    Coastal path, South Korea

    by Philip Game

  27. Hiking party on Mt Namsan.

    Mt Namsan, South Korea

    by Philip Game

  28. The massive white granite peaks and verdant forests of Puk'Ansan Park just north of Seoul. The peaks are popular with climbers.

    Puk'Ansan Park, Seoul

    by Bill Wassman

  29. People still live in the traditional houses at the picturesque Hahoe Folk Village. It is preserved as a 16th century Korean town.

    Hahoe Folk, South Korea

    by Bill Wassman

  30. Neon signs in street.

    Street, South Korea

    by Bill Wassman

  31. Statue of Sakyamuni Buddha in Seokguram (Sokkuram) Grotto.
  32. Morning sunlight over Seoul's Namdaemum Market.

    Namdaemum Market, Seoul

    by John Borthwick

  33. Admiral Yi's bronze statue protectively gazes over the Busan (Pusan) harbour, South Korea's busiest port.
  34. Heavy load: farmer and load passing through a field in South Korea.

    Farmer, South Korea

    by Martin Moos

  35. Old city walls and gate at night.
  36. Bicycle outside a traditional mud house in the Hahoe Folk village, a genuine historical village living much as they did in the 16th century.
  37. Racks of octopus, drying out by the sea.

    Racks of octopus, South Korea

    by Patrick Horton

  38. Korean Red Ginseng Centre, Seoul

    Red Ginseng Centre,South Korea

    by Dennis Johnson

  39. A Buddhist Temple in the Korean Folk Village near Seoul

    Folk Village,South Korea

    by Eric Wheater

  40. Wharfside view of the waterfront fish market at Busan (Pusan) where ships unload their catch and haggle the price to the nearby fish sellers.

    Busan, South Korea

    by Richard I'Anson

  41. The giant 33m high brass Buddha statue at Beopjusa(Popchusa) Temple on the side of a hill in Songnisan National Park.

    Beopjusa Temple, South Korea

    by Richard I'Anson

  42. A monk sweeps outside the front entrance to a Buddhist temple.

    Buddhist temple, South Korea

    by Richard I'Anson

  43. Part of the 18km, 12 metre high fortress wall that surrounds parts of the city of Seoul.

    Seoul, South Korea

    by Martin Robinson

  44. Sledding at Muju ski resort in Togyu-san National Park.

    Muju ski resort, South Korea

    by Martin Robinson

  45. South Korean ROK soldier in Joint Security Area looking to the North across DMZ.

    ROK soldier, South Korea

    by Anthony Plummer

  46. Changing of guard ceremony, Deoksegung Palace.

    Deoksegung Palace,South Korea

    by Anthony Plummer

  47. The rugged, volcanic coastline of Jejudo (Chejudo Island).

    Jejudo, South Korea

    by Wade Eakle

  48. People praying at the snowy Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan mountain, which means 'Big White mountain'. The mountain is one of three sacred peaks to Korean Shamanists.
  49. Vegetable vendor in Shin-dong- A Fish Market.

    Shin-dong, South Korea

    by Brent Winebrenner

  50. The Farmers dance performed at the Korean Folk Village.

    Farmers dance, South Korea

    by John Elk III

  51. View of the tomb mounds in Tumuli Park in the heart of Gyeongju (Kyongju). There are twenty tombs of the Silla monarchs and family within the walled area.

    Tumuli Park, South Korea

    by Martin Moos

  52. Guitarist playing to big crowd at Marronier Park in Daehangno district.

    Marronier Park, Seoul

    by Martin Robinson

  53. Hikers crossing steel suspension bridge over crevasse.
  54. People studying form guide at Seoul Racecourse.

    Seoul Racecourse, Seoul

    by Anthony Plummer

  55. Effects of the combination of wind and cold in winter, Taebaeksan Provincial Park.

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