Seoul · A moment remembered through light
Minkyu Kong
travel photographer.I photograph the light, architecture and people encountered along the journey.
Minkyu Trip is a travel photography portfolio documenting landscapes and moments across Korea and the world—from Seoul and Jeju to Japan and Europe.
I believe even familiar scenery can be remembered
differently through the camera frame.
May a single photograph become a reason to travel again,
leaving a lasting scene between city and landscape.
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Practical routes and photography notes, written from first-hand visits.
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4 Night Photography Spots in Gyeongju
A practical night route through Gyeongju, from Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond to Woljeonggyo Bridge.
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6 Sea Photography Spots Around Gangneung and Donghae
A coastal photo route connecting Jeongdongjin Port, Badabuchae Trail, Mukho Port and Eodal Beach.
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5 Photo Spots on Jeju's West Side
From the ridge of Geum Oreum to the sunset at Geumneung Beach, these west Jeju stops each offer a different frame.
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Gear
Sony A7C
main cameraSigma Art 24–70mm
everyday lensiPhone 15 Pro
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1 / 6Donggung Palace and Wolji PondGyeongju · Korea
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond — a defining first view.
A first-hand photo record of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju. The series follows the relationship between architecture and its surroundings.
VISITED & RECORDED
연못에 비친 누각과 조명이 신라 왕궁의 밤을 가장 화려하고 고요하게 되살리는 경주의 야경 명소. This archive was made while moving between streets and viewpoints in Gyeongju.
PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE
I framed the series around 어둠 속 길게 이어지는 전각의 반영. In the following images, I stepped back enough to include 수면 위 흔들리는 조명과 신라 왕궁, keeping the real scale of the place in view.
TRAVEL TIP
Indoor and heritage spaces may restrict photography. Check the entrance signs first, then keep shooting brief from quieter side paths.
Copying, saving or unauthorized distribution of photographs is prohibited. © MINKYU TRIP