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Seoul, South Korea

Bukchon Hanok Village is a village located in the middle of Seoul, South Korea. Bukchon is known for its traditional Korean houses with tile roofs. It is situated between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace. It is a conservation district for hanok homes. The city of Seoul has restored many hanoks and intends to restore many more.

Traditional Korean house in Bukchon, Seoul

An alley leads pedestrians through Bukchon, a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea

The distinctive traditional Korean hanok (house) features a wooden door, block and beam construction, and a tile roof

A close-up view of the door to a traditional Korean home, or hanok

A back door leads from an alley into the courtyard of a traditional Korean home (hanok)

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