Nonstepping stone

Tourists take photos near the woldae, or elevated stone platform, of Geunjeongjeon at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Sept. 2.

Tourists take photos near the woldae, or elevated stone platform, of Geunjeongjeon at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Sept. 2. The palace's management office has restricted public access to the stone platform from Sept. 2 through Oct. 31 to prevent damage to the historic stonework and ensure safety during the peak tourist season.

Tourists take photos near the woldae, or elevated stone platform, of Geunjeongjeon at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Sept. 2. The palace's management office has restricted public access to the stone platform from Sept. 2 through Oct. 31 to prevent damage to the historic stonework and ensure safety during the peak tourist season. [YONHAP]