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Top 3 Sacred Mountains of South Korea Every Hiker Must Visit
South Korea is a land sculpted by mountains. With rugged peaks covering over 70% of the Korean peninsula, hiking is deeply rooted in the nation’s culture, history, and spiritual identity. While urban peaks in Seoul like Bukhansan offer incredible weekend escapes, venture further across the country and you will discover South Korea’s grandest natural…
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Deung-san (등산): Exploring Korea’s Unique Hiking Culture and ‘Makgeolli & Pajeon’ After-Party
If you visit South Korea during the crisp autumn months, you will notice a vibrant phenomenon: subway trains on weekend mornings filled with people fully geared up in colorful, high-tech hiking apparel. In Korea, mountain climbing is far more than just a workout—it is a national pastime known as Deung-san (등산). Surrounded by mountains over…