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Korea is incredibly photogenic once you know where to point the camera. In Seoul, the classic shots are the palaces, especially Gyeongbokgung, and the Bukchon Hanok Village alleys with Namsan Tower in the background, best shot early morning before the crowds and the rented-hanbok tour groups arrive. Changdeokgung's Secret Garden is gorgeous in autumn, and for cityscapes the views from Naksan Park or Inwangsan, the Han River bridges at blue hour, and the curves of Dongdaemun Design Plaza all deliver.

Outside Seoul, Jeonju Hanok Village, Gyeongju at night (Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond reflecting on the water is a bucket-list frame), the Boseong and Osulloc green tea fields, and Jeju's coastline and Seongsan Ilchulbong are stunning. Seasonally, cherry blossoms in early April (Jinhae is the most famous), autumn foliage at Naejangsan and Seoraksan in late October, and snow on the palaces completely change the mood. A few practical tips: shoot popular spots at sunrise to beat crowds and get soft light, palaces are quietest right at opening, drone use is restricted near palaces and much of central Seoul so check before flying, and be respectful photographing people at temples during services. Blue hour just after sunset is your friend for the river and skylines.