This image depicts an interior view of a Seoul subway station staircase, specifically located in Jongno-gu, South Korea, likely Dongdaemun Station due to signage content

This image depicts an interior view of a Seoul subway station staircase, specifically located in Jongno-gu, South Korea, likely Dongdaemun Station due to signage content. The perspective is looking down a wide set of descending stairs. Overhead, a static sign with a beige background displays a subway train icon and the Korean text "지하철 타는곳" (Subway Entrance), along with "1 4 호선" (Line 1, Line 4) in colored squares (green for Line 1, blue for Line 4). Below this, a bright green LED digital sign scrolls, displaying the Korean text "양말, 스타킹," (Socks, Stockings,) indicating a commercial area. The staircase features approximately 15 visible steps with multi-colored anti-slip strips that gradient from green at the top to brown and orange at the bottom, each edged with a thin metallic strip. Stainless steel handrails with glass panels line both sides of the staircase. The walls flanking the stairs on the landing are adorned with large, colorful murals depicting traditional Korean figures in historical attire. On the left, a figure in a blue and red garment is visible. On the right, a figure in a blue robe stands near a table laden with various items, alongside another figure in green and red. The lower sections of the walls are painted with horizontal bands of vibrant colors, including pink, blue, and green. Yellow "slippery when wet" warning signs are present on the gray tiled floor of the landing. A rectangular, silver-colored metal container with yellow protective corner guards is positioned on the right side of the landing, adjacent to the stairs. No individuals are present in the scene. The area is illuminated by artificial overhead lighting.