PHOTOS: 2025 Seoul royal palaces international walk

Participants head toward Gyeongbokgung Palace after crossing the starting line at the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on the morning of June 14 at the Uijeongbuji Historic Site Square in Jongno-gu Seoul AJP Han Jun-gu — Participants head toward Gyeongbokgung Palace after crossing the starting line at the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk, held on the morning of June 14 at the Uijeongbuji Historic Site Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. AJP Han Jun-gu

SEOUL, June 16 (AJP) - Roughly 1,600 people gathered in Seoul on Saturday for the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk, hosted by Aju News Corporation and AJP.

The 6.3-kilometer route guided participants through some of the capital’s most iconic royal sites, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Changgyeonggung Palace.

Among the walkers were about 700 foreign nationals from countries such as China, Vietnam, Japan, France, Russia, Canada, and the United States, alongside around 900 Korean participants.

The event offered a chance to experience the architectural elegance and rich history of the Joseon-era palaces, while enjoying a scenic and healthy walk through central Seoul.

Participants make their way toward Gyeongbokgung Palace during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu Seoul AJP Han Jun-gu — Participants make their way toward Gyeongbokgung Palace during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. AJP Han Jun-gu

Participants walk through the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu Seoul AJP Cho Bo-hee — Participants walk through the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. AJP Cho Bo-hee

Participants walk along the outer walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu Seoul AJP Han Jun-gu — Participants walk along the outer walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. AJP Han Jun-gu

Participants take a rest break during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 at the Uijeongbuji Historic Site Square in Jongno-gu Seoul AJP Han Jun-gu — Participants take a rest break during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 at the Uijeongbuji Historic Site Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. AJP Han Jun-gu

VIPs and participants pose for a commemorative photo during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu Seoul Center Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon AJP Han Jun-gu — VIPs, including Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (center), and participants pose for a commemorative photo during the 2025 Seoul Royal Palaces International Walk held on June 14 in Jongno-gu, Seoul. AJP Han Jun-gu

Han Jun-gu jungu141298@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: 2025 Seoul royal palaces international walk

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