Hiking East Asia🇰🇷
South Korea
Granite peaks and autumn colour across Seoraksan and Jirisan.
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GangwonHard
Seoraksan National Park
Jagged granite peaks and maple forest, Korea's most celebrated autumn colour
Permit required1 long day (10-12 hours) to Daecheongbong and back, or 2 days with a shelter stay
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Jeolla / GyeongsangExpert
Jirisan National Park
Korea's longest ridge trek, a multi-day traverse across the country's largest national park
Permit required2-3 days for the full Nogodan-to-Cheonwangbong ridge traverse
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SeoulModerate
Bukhansan National Park
Granite peaks and chain-assisted scrambles on the world's most-visited national park, right at Seoul's edge
No permit needed4-5 hours round trip to Baegundae Peak
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JejuHard
Hallasan National Park
South Korea's highest peak, a dormant volcano on Jeju Island crowned by a crater lake
Permit requiredAbout 8-9 hours round trip via the Seongpanak Trail
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