It’s coming up to almost a year that I’ve been living in Korea, and I think it is safe to say it hasn’t been the smoothest ride. However, despite my various ups and downs, there have been some moments when I discovered things so beautiful it took my breath away, and reminded me just why I signed up to come here in the first place. These are a few photos that, to me, signify the real beauty of this country.

woman sitting amongst her produce at the Busan fish market

Emerald mountains in ChungCheongnamdo

Exotic ingredients and spices at a market outside of Sudeoksa Temple

A burst of colour at Mt. Namsan, Seoul, in Spring.

Beautiful blues on the coastline in Busan

fish seller sharpening her tools at the fish market in Busan

Rusting memories padlocked to the N Seoul Tower.

last of the Autumn leaves at Namsan, Seoul