Royal guard stand in formation after completing the changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Photo taken by Skylar Rispens.Royal guard march from the entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Photo taken by Skylar Rispens.
Gyeongbokgung Palace in the heart of Seoul is a good place to catch a glimpse of a rare traditional Korean scene. Pictured above is the changing of the royal palace guard. Photo taken by Ian Baldessari.Lanterns are hung in a temple in downtown Seoul in preparation for Buddha’s birthday on May 22nd. Lanterns are meant to ward off misfortune and bring light and wisdom to the world. Photo taken by Ian Baldessari.Temple details in the heart of Seoul. Photo taken by Skylar Rispens.A merchant sets up to sell onions on the streets of Seoul’s Chinatown. Photo taken by Emily Martinek.UM Journalism Student Wenjie Chen speaks with President of the Chinese-Korean Union of Hana, Park Ok-Sun about Chinese discrimination in Seoul. Photo taken by Emily Martinek.UM Journalism Student Halisia Hubbard takes photos on assignment near Hongik University in Seoul. Photo taken by Juliana Sukut.