A view of downtown Seoul, with one of many large TV monitors on the side of a hotel (the Koreana). The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace. A view of the entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds, looking back toward the modern downtown, including the dramatic and distinctive Jongno Tower. A view of the Geunjeongjeon (main palace) inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. The Gyeonghoeru, a large raised pavilion overlooking an artificial lake inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. The Gyeonghoeru, a large raised pavilion overlooking an artificial lake inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. Walkways inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. A view inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. A view toward the mountains from inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. Walkways inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds. From inside the Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds, looking back to modern downtown Seoul. The Geunjeongjeon (main palace) building of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as the Palace of Shining Happiness. Entering the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as the Palace of Shining Happiness. Roof detail of the entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as the Palace of Shining Happiness. A close-up of the entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as the Palace of Shining Happiness. The entrance to the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, also known as the Palace of Shining Happiness. A statue in downtown Seoul. The Hotel Tirol at the Muju ski resort. The Muju toll plaza, near the Muju ski resort. A billboard depicting the various states of the Cheonggye Stream area before renovation. A view of downtown Seoul from the Cheonggye Stream -- notice the large TV monitor (green) on the side of the highrise. A view of downtown Seoul at the Seoul Plaza. The Cheonggye Stream in downtown Seoul -- an extremely successful urban renewal project. The Cheonggye Stream in downtown Seoul -- an extremely successful urban renewal project. The changing of the guard ceremony at the Gyeongbokgung Palace.