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Welcome to my Complete South Korea Photo Guide. I have been living and doing photography in South Korea since 2014. I’m pleased to present you with this guide to some of the best, most beautiful locations in the country. This guide is primarily for photographers, however, other travelers, tourists, and locals may also find this guide useful for finding interesting new things to see throughout the peninsula. Without further ado, I’m happy to present you with this complete photo guide to South Korea.
The guide below serves as a brief overview of each Korean city and province. You can further explore each location through the city and province guides. The links to each guide are indicated under the appropriate heading below.
(*This guide will be continuously updated*)
My Complete Photo Activities in South Korea (11.14.2022~Current):
Photographs: 2,551
Video Footage: 11hrs 38mins 30secs
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South Korea Cities
The capital and most populated city of South Korea is Seoul. It’s designated as a ‘special city’. Following this, there are 6 cities including Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Ulsan which are classified as ‘metropolitan cities. In addition, there is a ‘special self-governing city’, Sejong.
Seoul (์์ธ / ์์ธํน๋ณ์)
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea and being such it’s well worth spending your entire time in this city if you are only in South Korea for 2 weeks or less. If your stay will exceed that amount of time, I then recommend going out further from Seoul to surrounding areas and cities as time allows. There is so much in Seoul itself to see, explore, and photograph. To explore an in-depth view of the city along with its top sites, attractions, and a close look at all 25 districts you can further explore with our Seoul Photo Guide.
The following are the 25 Seoul Districts:
Dobong-gu
Dongdaemun-gu
Dongjak-gu
Eunpyeong-gu District (์ํ๊ตฌ)
Eunpyeong-gu (์ํ๊ตฌ) is located in Northwestern Seoul. It’s largely residential, with a mix of old neighborhoods and towns and new apartment complexes. The older buildings and neighborhoods are quickly disappearing to the later, but in the meantime, I spend a lot of time documenting these areas before they disappear forever. You may find that worthy of your time if you’re into street or documentary photography here in Seoul.
Gangbuk-gu
Gangdong-gu
Gangnam-gu
Gangseo-gu
Geumchon-gu
Guro-gu
Gwanak-gu
Gwangjin-gu
Jongno-gu
Jung-gu
Jungnang-gu
Mapo-gu
Nowon-gu
Seocho-gu
Seodaemun-gu
Seongbuk-gu
Seongdong-gu
Songpa-gu
Yangcheon-gu
Yeongdeungpo-gu
Yongsan-gu
Busan
Busan is the second highest populated, and largest city in South Korea. It’s located in the southeast portion of the peninsula. It’s a famous port city in South Korea. Busan seems to have its own kind of culture, a special taste that differentiates itself from Seoul and other cities in the country. Visiting Busan is a must if you’re visit is longer than a few weeks. It’s easily accessible from Seoul and other large cities via the train or bus systems. It’s possible to book a flight. The KTX train is one of my recommended modes of travel, from Seoul station, you can reach Busan in about 2 and a half hours.
Mix your visit to Busan between exploring the beaches and port areas with the down-town city life that it has to offer. You won’t regret it!
Busan Districts
Buk-gu
Busanjin-gu
Dong-gu
Dongnae-gu
Gangseo-gu
Geumjeong-gu
Haeundae-gu
Jung-gu
Nam-gu
Saha-gu
Sasang-gu
Seo-gu
Suyeong-gu
Yeongdo-gu
Yeonje-gu
Busan Counties
Gijang-gun
Daegu
Daegu Districts
Buk-gu
Dalseo-gu
Dong-gu
Jung-gu
Nam-gu
Seo-gu
Suseong-gu
Daegu Counties
Dalseong-gun
Incheon
Incheon Districts
Bupyeong-gu
Dong-gu
Gyeyang-gu
Jung-gu
Michuhol-gu
Namdong-gu
Seo-gu
Yeonsu-gu
Incheon Counties
Ganghwa-gun
Ongjin-gun
Gwangju
Gwangju Counties
Buk-gu
Dong-gu
Gwangsan-gu
Nam-gu
Seo-gu
Daejeon
Daejeon Districts
Daedeok-gu
Dong-gu
Jung-gu
Seo-gu
Yuseong-gu
Ulsan
Ulsan Districts
Buk-gu
Dong-gu
Jung-gu
Nam-gu
Ulju-gu
Sejong
Sejong Neighborhoods
Areum-dong
Bangok-dong
Boram-dong
Daepyeong-dong
Dajeong-dong
Dodam-dong
Goun-dong
Haemil-dong
Hansol-dong
Jongchon-dong
Saerom-dong
Sodam-dong
Sejong Towns
Jochiwon-eup
Sejong Townships
Bugang-myeon
Geumnam-myeon
Janggun-myeon
Jeondong-myeon
Jeonui-myeon
Sojeong-myeon
Yeondong-myeon
Yeongi-myeon
Yeonseo-myeon
South Korea Provinces
In South Korea, there are eight distinct provinces, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, North Chungcheong, South Chungcheong, North Jeolla, South Jeolla, North Gyeongsang, and South Gyeongsang. Additionally, Jeju Island is classified as a ‘special self-governing province’.
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is a province that circles around the capital city of Seoul and the city of Incheon. Many of the cities in the province area are easily accessible from Seoul, with many connecting directly to the capital via the subway system. There are many areas worth exploring for photographers and can constitute a day trip or so.
Gyeonggi-do Cities:
– Ansan
– Anseong
– Anyang
– Bucheon
– Dongducheon
– Gimpo
– Goyang
– Gunpo
– Guri
– Gwacheon
– Gwangju
– Gwangmyeong
– Hanam
– Hwaseong
– Icheon
– Namyangju
– Osan
– Paju
– Pocheon
– Pyeongtaek
– Seongnam
– Siheung
– Suwon
– Uijeongbu
– Uiwang
– Yangju
– Yeoju
– Yongin
Gyeonggi-do Counties:
– Gapyeong
– Yangpyeong
– Yeoncheon
Gangwon-do
Gangwon-do (๊ฐ์๋) makes up the northeast portion of the South Korean peninsula. It is particularly famous for travelers visiting the east sea for the beaches and/or seafood. There are cities that line a great deal of the east coast with much of the western and central portions of the province being small towns of the countryside. There are also some famous mountain ranges such as the Seoraksan National Park, in Sokcho. You can explore a brief outline of the cities and counties of the province, or explore more details in our Gangwon-do Photo Guide.
Gangwon-do Cities:
– Chuncheon
– Donghae
– Gangneung
– Samcheok
– Sokcho
Taebaek
Taebaek is a quaint little city about a 40-minute drive from the east sea. It is a mostly mountainous region, particularly famous in the winter months when it snows. The beautiful scenery makes for great hiking and sightseeing.
– Wonju
Gangwon-do Counties:
– Cherwon
– Goseong
– Hoengseong
– Hongcheon
– Hwacheon
– Inje
– Jeongseon
– Pyeongchang
– Yanggu
– Yangyang
– Yeongwol
North Chungcheong
North Chungcheong Cities
Cheongju
Chungju
Jecheon
North Chungcheong Counties
Boeun
Danyang
Eumseong
Goesan
Jeungpyeong
Jincheon
Okcheon
Yeongdong
South Chungcheong
South Chungcheong Cities
Asan
Boryeong
Cheonan
Dangjin
Gongju
Gyeryong
Nonsan
Seosan
South Chungcheong Counties
Buyeo
Cheongyang
Geumsan
Hongseong
Seocheon
Taean
Yesan
North Jeolla
North Jeolla Cities
Gimje
Gunsan
Iksan
Jeongeup
Jeonju
Namwon
North Jeolla Counties
Buan
Gochang
Imsil
Jangsu
Jinan
Muju
Sunchang
Wanju
South Jeolla
South Jeolla Cities
Gwangyang
Mokpo
Naju
Suncheon
Yeosu
South Jeolla Counties
Boseong
Damyang
Gangjin
Goheung
Gokseong
Gurye
Haenam
Hampyeong
Hwasun
Jangheung
Jangseong
Jindo
Muan
Sinan
Wando
Yeongam
Yeonggwang
North Gyeongsang
North Gyeongsang Cities
Andong
Gimcheon
Gumi
Gyeongju
Gyeongsan
Mungyeong
Pohang
Sangju
Yeongcheon
Yeongju
North Gyeongsang Counties
Bonghwa
Cheongdo
Cheongsong
Chilgok
Goryeong
Gunwi
Seongju
Uiseong
Uljin
Ulleung
Yecheon
Yeongdeok
Yeongyang
South Gyeongsang
South Gyeongsang Cities
Changwon
Geoje
Gimhae
Jinju
Miryang
Sacheon
Tongyeong
Yangsan
South Gyeongsang Counties
Cheongnyeong
Geochang
Goseong
Hadong
Haman
Hamyang
Hapcheon
Namhae
Sancheong
Uiryeong
Jeju Island
Jeju Island is a special ‘self-governed province’ off the southwest coast of the South Korean peninsula. It is absolutely gorgeous all year round. It is a volcanic island with black volcanic rocks along the sea at many locations and others with breathtaking beaches and scenery. The towns circle around the island toward the shores while the central area of the island is the massive Halla National Park, Halla mountain being the largest mountain in South Korea, actually an inactive volcano.
Photographic opportunities abound for many types of photographers, not only landscape photographers. I, myself, enjoyed my visits to the island and had a wonderful time photographing.
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