With more than 10 million residents, South Korea's capital, Seoul, is one of the world's largest cities.  

Kimchi, one of Korean cuisine's signature dishes, is most commonly made with spicy, fermented cabbage.  

Limestone peaks in South Korea's Seoraksan National Park  

A traditional Korean mask  

Changing of the guard at Deoksu Palace, a 16th-century walled compound in the heart of downtown Seoul.  

Seoul's Namsan Park, located on top of a mountain of the same name, is a historical site and features gardens, a library, and an aquarium as well as panoramic views of the city.  

Acre upon acre of lush, green fields await visitors at Boseong's green tea plantations.  

A panoramic view of Busan, South Korea's second largest city. Located at the southernmost tip of the Korean peninsula, Busan is home to the fifth-largest port in the world.  

The tranquil beauty of Busan's Taejongdae Park  

Korean ceramics being prepared for use in a traditional tea ceremony