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Autumn foliage returns on schedule across Korea after years of late arrivals

Cool northern air after Tuesday’s rain is expected to speed foliage changes across Korea, following years of delayed autumn colors.

2026.10.13

A colorful scene of fall foliage is seen in central Seoul on Nov. 14, 2025.

Fantastic colors of fall coming with foliage to peak by late October

The Korea Forest Service said roughly 50 percent of the leaves nationwide are expected to change by then.

2026.9.23

Fall foliage forecast to arrive earlier than last year as cooler weather leaves summer behind

Mount Seorak is forecast to see its first foliage on Sept. 30, with peak autumn colors spreading nationwide through October and early November.

2026.9.11

Visitors crowd the entrance to Mount Seorak National Park in Sokcho, Gangwon on Nov. 1. [YONHAP]

Fall foliage destinations see sharp increase in web traffic as int'l visitors plan excursions

Fall foliage spots are gaining immense popularity from international tourists visiting Korea this autumn, according to web traffic data from Klook, a tourism platform, on Wednesday.

2025.11.28

Beauty of Banggye-ri

The Banggye-ri ginkgo tree in Wonju, Gangwon — designated as Natural Monument No. 167 and estimated to be 1,318 years old — shows off its peak yellow foliage on Nov. 13.

2025.11.13

Visitors walk under autumn foliage in Inje, Gangwon, in Nov. 2, 2024. [YONHAP]

Warmer September weather to delay fall foliage by up to a week: Forecasters

The fiery colors of Korea’s fall will arrive later than usual this year. Unseasonably warm September weather is expected to delay the first signs of autumn foliage by up to a week, forecasters say.

2025.9.11

Visitors to the ginkgo tree forest next to Everland theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi, enjoy fall foilage on Nov. 5 [EVERLAND]

Everland unveils 'secret forest' housing Korea's largest ginkgo woodland

In a sponsored trip to Yongin, Korea, the Korea JoongAng Daily visited three locations run by Samsung C&T on Nov. 5. From ginkgo foliage to art and traditional Korean gardens, here's what we experienced.

2024.11.11

Last of the autumn foliage holds on as temperature drops — in pictures

Mist rises due to the sudden drop in temperature from Soyang Lake in Inje County, Gangwon, over the last remnants of autumn foliage on Sunday.

2024.11.10

Mount Halla's autumn foliage on Oct. 24. [YONHAP]

Jeju's Mount Halla sees latest foliage start since 1991

The first autumn foliage of the year on Jeju’s Mount Halla was observed on Monday, marking the latest start since 1991.

2024.10.30

Beauty on Mount Bukhan as hikers relish fall foliage — in pictures

Hikers trek along Mount Bukhan in Goyang, Gyeonggi, which is adorned with vivid autumn foliage, on Sunday.

2024.10.27