Mount Gwanak in southern Seoul, which has recently gained popularity among young hikers as a good-luck spot, was recently vandalized with spray paint, authorities said on Wednesday. A police investigation is now underway.
"K-hiking" is one of the latest trends among tourists in Korea, and Seoul has done everything it could to make it as accessible as possible, from gear rental to stairs and boardwalks hundreds of meters up.
Hundreds explored Mount Namsan and caught the final blaze of autumn foliage during the inaugural Seoul Eco Hiking Festa, which took place over two consecutive weekends and wrapped on Sunday.
Families, friends and couples dressed in clothing reminiscent of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) gathered in central Seoul on Saturday, as autumn foliage lit up the hiking trails.
A mountain hiking certification program in Ulsan’s Ulju County surpassed 30,000 completions this year, solidifying the “Yeongnam Alps” as a nationally recognized mountain tourism destination.
James Miller, 55, who lives in Chicago, recently visited Korea with his family. After sightseeing in Seoul, they headed to Sokcho, Gangwon, to hike in Seoraksan National Park.
A man in his 60s died after falling from a cliff in a restricted area of Mount Seorak National Park in Inje, Gangwon, Saturday morning, while a man in his 30s died after falling while rock climbing in Mount Bukhan National Park in Goyang, Gyeonggi.
The typical itinerary for foreign tourists in Seoul often includes street food, donning hanbok (traditional Korean attire), visiting palaces, shopping and visiting K-drama filming locations. But a new and unexpected activity is trending: K-hiking.
The Korea JoongAng Daily compiles a list of spots to the first sunrise of the New Year.
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