Major bus terminals in South Korea have many shops and cafes. However, it’s important to note that these facilities are intended for passengers to eat and drink before boarding, not while on the bus. Taking commemorative photos at the airport could be treated as military secrets? Taking photos as a memento of your trip is common, especially now that smartphones make it easy. In Korea, travelers should be cautious about photography at airports. It is not unusual to see “No Photography” signs or hear announcements on planes stating that photography is prohibited. For example, major airports with direct flights from Japan—such as Seoul Gimpo, Busan Gimhae, Daegu, and Cheongju—also serve military purposes, so photography is strictly prohibited. As you know, although Korea and North Korea signed an armistice in July 1953, no formal peace treaty has been declared, meaning the countries are technically still at war, and mandatory military service exists. Naturally, you will rarely see Koreans taking photos enthusiastically at airports. Travelers should also be cautious about photography at airports in other countries, including Taiwan, China, India, and Middle Eastern nations. Airports, train stations, and ports are often key military facilities abroad, and this is noted on official sites such as the Embassy of Japan.
