PHOTOS: Award-winning photos capture beauty of Korea's national parks
By CHO BOHEEPosted : February 4, 2025, 16:44Updated : February 4, 2025, 16:44
SEOUL, February 04 (AJP) - The Korea National Park Service, under the Ministry of Environment, has announced the winners of its 23rd National Park Photography Contest, showcasing the country’s stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural heritage.
The competition, which ran for 60 days beginning in June 2024, drew 3,676 submissions from photographers capturing the beauty of South Korea’s national parks. After five rounds of judging, a panel of experts selected 80 winning entries.
Autumn in Mt. Juwang (Park Jong-sun)/ Courtesy of the Korea National Park Service
Mt. Mudeung in the sunshine (Kim Kyung-mi)/ Courtesy of the Korea National Park Service
Baramjae Pass in Mt. Wolchul (Lee Jin-soo)/ Courtesy of the Korea National Park Service
Spring in Mt. Dobong (Lim Yang-soo)/ Courtesy of the Korea National Park Service
Black plum blossoms in Mt. Jiri (Han Bo-ok)/ Courtesy of the Korea National Park Service
A robin in Hallyeo-haesang National Park (Shim Seok-ju)/ Courtesy of the Korea National Park Service
