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Guards in red, teal and blue traditional robes march with spears and painted shields at Gyeongbokgung Palace as spectators film.

Gyeongbokgung Palace Ceremony

The royal guard ceremony in front of Gyeongbokgung drew a crowd, and many of them filmed it on their phones as the procession passed.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South KoreaSeptember 2025NIKON Z 6NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S200 mmƒ/41/500 sISO 320

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