The Royal Palace Guard Changing Procession by Risa Krisadhi / SOPA Images
Royal Palace Guards conduct the Changing Ceremony in the main courtyard of Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
The ceremony reenacts Joseon-era royal security customs, as guards in traditional uniforms carry historical weapons, exchange symbolic keys, and march in precise formations at Gwanghwamun Gate, the main entrance to the palace.
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