The image depicts an urban street scene at night in Cheongju-si, South Korea, facing generally east or northeast

The image depicts an urban street scene at night in Cheongju-si, South Korea, facing generally east or northeast. In the foreground, a sidewalk runs along the left side of the frame, featuring bare deciduous trees, with two yellow bags positioned at the base of one tree. A white crosswalk and a circular metal manhole cover are visible on the sidewalk's edge and the street surface. The midground features a multi-lane asphalt road with multiple white passenger vehicles queued, their red taillights illuminated, indicating they are stopped at a red traffic signal. A series of yellow and black bollards or temporary barriers separate the traffic lanes. Several red traffic lights are visible across the intersection. A white bus is partially visible in the far-left lane. In the background, a large, multi-story building with a distinctive curved facade dominates the skyline, displaying illuminated signs that appear to include "CGV" and Korean characters. Other commercial buildings line the street, featuring various illuminated signs, including one with Korean text reading "타이어 뱅크" (Tire Bank) and a phone number (272-49xx). Overhead utility wires crisscross the dark sky, illuminated by a bright streetlight in the upper center, which exhibits significant lens flare. Additional streetlights and building lights contribute to the overall illumination of the scene. No discernible human figures or specific actions are clearly detailed.