Photo credits
Source photographs, photographer credits and the distinction between a real image and current travel information.
The previous prototype hero was an AI-assisted concept composite made in ChatGPT Pro from two separately photographed source images: Gyeongbokgung Palace by Henry Acevedo / Pexels and Lotte World Tower by 대정 김 / Pexels.
Both source photos are listed under the Pexels License, checked 4 October 2026. AI editing harmonised the composition and connecting scenery; this is not an untouched documentary photograph, a real single viewpoint, a walking route or current conditions.
The requested edit was approved before its single generation request. Private design review only. No venue or operator endorsement is implied.
Photograph by 대정 김 on Pexels, used under the Pexels License, checked 4 October 2026. Credit is provided voluntarily.
Original: 8000 × 5333 pixels. Clear blue sky, sharp architecture, landscape framing. Main choice. The source lists 2023-08-04 as its publication date; capture date is not verified.
Photograph by nguyenhoangloc on Pexels, used under the Pexels License, checked 4 October 2026. Credit is provided voluntarily.
Original: 4000 × 5105 pixels. Lake, tower and blossoms together; show full portrait without losing the lake or tower. Seasonal spring stock photo, not current conditions. The source lists 2023-08-02 as its publication date; capture date is not verified.
Photograph by Rüveyda Akkaya on Pexels, used under the Pexels License, checked 4 October 2026. Credit is provided voluntarily.
Original: 3840 × 2560 pixels. Daylit river reflection, spacious horizontal city context. Not identified as Jamsil. The source lists 2026-06-09 as its publication date; capture date is not verified.
A stock photograph does not verify today’s weather, lighting, entry access, walking routes, opening hours or the view from a paid observation deck. Photographer credits do not imply endorsement or affiliation with a venue or operator.
The photographer’s stock-image license does not independently resolve all rights in depicted architecture, trademarks, property or identifiable people. This remains a private design candidate. Review the final intended use before a public launch, advertising campaign or other commercial reuse.
The food and culture illustrations have been replaced with source-verified photographs. The archived composite was the only generated editorial image in the previous prototype screens. It is not the current Home hero, which now uses a registered real photograph. The previous concept asset and its source credits remain preserved. Photographs do not establish current access, opening times, food ingredients, event schedules or endorsements. Photographic licence checks are not a commercial release for depicted buildings, artworks, people or brands. This package remains a private review.
Seventeen source-verified photographs. Card crops are display-only. Files were proportionally resized and JPEG re-encoded; each adapted image remains subject to its stated source licence. ShareAlike applies to the image adaptations, not an asserted relicensing of the whole website. Unresolved third-party rights keep public commercial use blocked.
Incheon Airport Terminal 1 arrivals area, photographed in September 2023. Archival, not current terminal conditions.
Photographer: ノボホショコロトソ. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
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Incheon Airport Terminal 1 interior, photographed in June 2013. Archival context, not a current wayfinding map.
Photographer: Kmonsoor. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.
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An airport limousine bus at Incheon Airport in September 2008. Historic photo, not the N6000 or a current departure, fare or route confirmation.
Photographer: Yerbol Nisanbayev. Licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Ticket and card-reload machines at Soraepogu Station, Incheon, on the Seoul metropolitan network, July 2024. Equipment and supported products can change.
Photographer: LandAndTree. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
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Myeongdong Station ticket gates, Seoul, November 2018. Archival transport context, not proof of current card or refund rules.
Photographer: LERK. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Bibimbap, photographed in August 2012. Dish context only: not a verified Seoul restaurant, menu, ingredient list or allergy-safe recommendation.
Photographer: Chloe Lim. Licence: CC BY 2.0.
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Jeon and pan-fried foods at Gwangjang Market, July 2008. Historic market context; ingredients and shared equipment are not verified.
Photographer: Pfc. Bo Park, 2ID PAO, US Army. Licence: Public domain.
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Gwangjang Market, Seoul, October 2005. Historic market atmosphere, not a current stall or dietary-safety recommendation.
Photographer: James Creegan from Manchester, UK. Licence: CC BY 2.0.
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Olympic Park Station entrance 1, Seoul, September 2018. Archival wayfinding context, not a confirmed event venue or late-night service promise.
Photographer: LERK. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Bukchon-ro 11-gil, Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul, June 2024. Respect residents and check current access rules before visiting.
Photographer: Basile Morin. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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National Museum of Korea exterior, July 2019. Venue context only, not an exhibition photograph or current opening confirmation.
Photographer: Tristan Surtel. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Seokchon Lake and its surrounding waterfront, November 2022. Archival seasonal photograph, not current weather, access or attraction availability.
Photographer: kallerna. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Seokchon Lake, April 2020. Spring blossom photograph, not an October view or a prediction of bloom dates.
Photographer: Ox1997cow. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0.
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MMCA Seoul exterior, April 2016. Venue context only, not the exhibition listed on this card or a current visitor-access confirmation.
Photographer: jens kuu. Licence: CC BY 2.0.
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Gyeonghoeru at Gyeongbokgung Palace, November 2018. A real photograph, unlike the archived previous homepage composite.
Photographer: Frank Schulenburg. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Geunjeongjeon at Gyeongbokgung Palace, June 2024. Archival photo; check current admission and access rules.
Photographer: Basile Morin. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Olympic Park Station Line 5 platform, Seoul, September 2018. Archival context, not a timetable or last-train guarantee.
Photographer: LERK. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Dongdaemun Design Plaza exterior at night. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / lumoplank. Source capture date: before 4 October 2024date QS:P,+2024-10-04T00:00:00Z/7,P1326,+2024-10-04T00:00:00Z/11. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: lumoplank · CC0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
Seoul Museum of History exterior in Jongno-gu. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / LERK. Source capture date: Taken on 15 September 2018 13:03:32 KST (UTC+9). Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: LERK · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
Seoul Museum of Art, Seosomun Main Branch exterior. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / Ollie Palmer. Source capture date: 2016-03-19 06:23:03. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: Ollie Palmer · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
National Folk Museum of Korea exterior view from Gyeongbokgung. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / Nagyman. Source capture date: 2005-06-05. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: by Nagyman · CC BY-SA 2.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
Injeongjeon at Changdeokgung Palace. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / kallerna. Source capture date: 2022-12-03 06:57. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts exterior. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / YellowTurtle9. Source capture date: 2024-04-13 13:41:09. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: YellowTurtle9 · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
War Memorial of Korea main building. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / Adbar. Source capture date: Taken on 24 April 2013, 17:29:07. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: Adbar · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
Leeum Museum of Art exterior. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons / takato marui. Source capture date: 2006-11-23 20:23:36. Archival photograph, not current venue conditions.
Creator: takato marui · CC BY-SA 2.0 ↗ · Original metadata ↗
Photographic licence verified from official Wikimedia Commons imageinfo metadata and page wikitext review. No explicit Commons NoFoP/non-commercial-only warning was found for this selected source. Depicted architecture, trademarks, people and other third-party rights are not independently cleared; architectural third-party commercial clearance is not claimed. Private review use only unless separately cleared. Card variant resized and JPEG re-encoded; downloaded main bytes retained.
VISUAL REVISION SOURCE REGISTER
Interior exhibition area at Eunpyeong History Hanok Museum in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, photographed in January 2023. Archival photograph; not proof of current displays, access or conditions.
Nam-Seoul Museum of Art exterior, photographed in September 2015. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Interior atrium/lobby of the Amorepacific headquarters building, with Amorepacific Museum of Art entrance signage, photographed in November 2022. Not a photograph of a museum exhibition room or current visitor conditions.
Changgyeonggung Palace during autumn foliage, photographed in November 2023. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Deoksugung Palace Junghwajeon and Junghwamun Gate, photographed in April 2021. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Gyeonghuigung Palace, Sungjeongmun area, photographed in August 2005. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Cheonggyecheon Stream and Cheonggye Plaza near Sejong-daero at sunset, photographed in October 2022. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Myeongdong 8-gil street in Myeong-dong, photographed in March 2020. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Gwanghwamun Square at night during the 2024 Christmas Festival, with the Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong statues visible. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Gate 6 of Namdaemun Market, photographed in July 2009. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Exterior of Culture Station Seoul 284, the former Seoul Station main building, photographed in October 2024. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Front view of Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun, photographed in 2013. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Jeongneung Royal Tomb of Queen Sindeok in Jeongneung-dong, Seongbuk-gu, photographed in September 2014. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Mangwon Hangang Park on the Han River, photographed in June 2018. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Haneul Park in Mapo District, photographed in September 2018. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Tank 6 at Oil Tank Culture Park in Seoul, photographed in November 2021. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
A walking path in Seoul Forest, photographed in November 2009. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Seoul Children's Grand Park in autumn, photographed in 2006 and uploaded in 2009. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Ttukseom Hangang Park, photographed in April 2026. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Bongeunsa temple in Seoul, photographed in May 2010. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Entrance to Olympic Park in Seoul, photographed in November 2018. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Seoul Museum of Craft Art in Jongno-gu, photographed in November 2024. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History building in Jongno-gu, photographed in August 2016. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Donuimun Museum Village on Songwol-gil, photographed by the Seoul Institute in February 2020. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Starfield Library at COEX Mall, photographed in April 2018. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Yeouido Park, photographed in July 2023. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Yeouido Hangang Park riverside district, photographed in May 2019. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Archival Seoul Institute view of Banpo Hangang Park showing the stepped riverside plaza, Han River, Banpo Bridge area and surrounding high-rise cityscape.
Archival Seoul Institute urban view with Gwanaksan mountain range in the background, documenting the mountain as part of Seoul’s southern landscape.
Archival Seoul Institute photograph of Seoul Iris Garden/Changpowon with green park paths, water and a wooden bridge.
Archival Seoul Institute exterior context photograph of Seoul Museum of Art, Buk-Seoul with landscaped lawn and modern museum building.
Archival Seoul Institute street-level photograph of Eunpyeong Hanok Village on Yeonseo-ro 50-gil with hanok roofs, stone wall and road.
Archival Seoul Institute photograph of Samcheonggak, showing the traditional hanok-style building set in greenery.
Archival Seoul Institute street photograph of Hongdae Walking Street, showing the commercial pedestrian street at dusk.
Archival Seoul Institute exterior cityscape of Lotte World Tower. This is a building-exterior/context photo only, not a Seoul Sky observatory interior photo.
Archival Seoul Institute exterior photograph of 63 Building/63 Square from the Han River park, showing the landmark tower and riverside setting.
Archival Seoul Institute exterior/context photograph of Seoul Arts Center, showing the main cultural complex buildings, parking/roads and wooded hill.
Airport Railroad (AREX) terminal platform at Seoul Station, photographed 29 May 2026. Current conditions, platform assignments and service details can change.
Seoul blue city bus route 720, photographed 6 March 2019. Archival vehicle/route context only; verify current routes, stops and fares separately.
Taxis waiting for passengers in Seoul, photographed 8 August 2015. Archival taxi context only; fares, vehicle types and surcharge rules can change.
Seoul Bike/Ttareungi rental station in Seoul, photographed 23 September 2018. Archival station context only; check the official app/map for current docks and availability.
GTX-A Seoul Station interior corridor with tactile paving and wayfinding, photographed 8 January 2025. This is accessibility context, not proof that every route or facility at Seoul Station is accessible. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
A'REX (Incheon International Airport Railroad) 2000-series EMU, photographed 21 January 2009. Archival train-identification context only; fleet appearance and service details can change.
The Shilla Seoul exterior with THE SHILLA sign visible. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Grand Hyatt Seoul exterior and entrance drive with GRAND HYATT sign visible. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Westin Josun Seoul/Chosun Hotel district exterior streetscape from Seoul Institute record. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
Lotte Hotel Seoul in the Euljiro/Namdaemun-ro commercial district, tagged 롯데호텔 by Seoul Institute. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
LOTTE HOTEL WORLD exterior tower with sign visible in Lotte World district. Archival photograph; not proof of current conditions.
