Buk

Built around fishing settlements on Ulleungdo’s northern coast, Buk-myeon grew into a rural township on a remote inhabited island in the East Sea. Ulleungdo’s volcanic origin defines the setting: steep coastal slopes rise toward a mountainous interior, where Seonginbong, the island’s highest peak, reaches 984 metres. The Nari Basin forms an unusual open hollow inland. Fishing remains central to local life, and Ulleungdo is widely associated with squid fishing and dried squid. Browse other webcams across Ulleungdo and Gyeongsangbuk-do to place this island setting in a wider geographic context.

Formed from the northern part of historic Gyeongsang Province, Gyeongsangbuk-do developed into South Korea’s largest province by area. Its terrain extends from the Taebaek Mountains to the East Sea, while the Nakdong River crosses the western and central interior. Gyeongju, capital of the Silla kingdom from 57 BCE to 935 CE, preserves royal tombs, temples and major archaeological sites. In Andong, Hahoe Folk Village reflects enduring Confucian traditions and is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The province also includes the Ulleungdo islands in the East Sea. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Gyeongsangbuk-do.

South Korea stretches from the mountainous border with North Korea to Jeju Island, encompassing forested ranges, fertile river basins and a deeply indented southern coast. The Taebaek Mountains run along much of the east, while the Han River crosses Seoul before reaching the Yellow Sea. Busan faces the Korea Strait, and tidal flats and islands shape the country’s western shore. Seoul combines dense contemporary districts with royal Joseon sites, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, first built in 1395. Kimchi and bibimbap are central to everyday cuisine, while the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, was created in the 15th century. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of South Korea’s coasts, mountains and cities.