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Jirisan, Mountain and national park in North Jeolla, South Korea

Jirisan National Park extends across 471 square kilometers of land, encompassing dense forests, numerous valleys, and multiple peaks reaching 1,915 meters in elevation.

The establishment of Jirisan National Park in 1967 marked a milestone as the first designated national park in South Korea, setting standards for nature conservation.

The mountain holds multiple Buddhist temples, including Hwaeomsa from 544 CE, which contains stone artworks and represents traditional Korean religious architecture.

The national park provides access through various hiking routes connecting different provinces, with summer and autumn receiving the highest number of visitors.

The park maintains conservation programs for Asiatic black bears and includes ten designated scenic views, such as the Nogodan Sea of Clouds formation.

Location: North Jeolla

Location: Namwon

Location: South Jeolla

Location: Gurye County

Location: South Gyeongsang

Location: Hadong County

Location: Hamyang County

Location: Sancheong County

Elevation above the sea: 1,915 m

Part of: Taebaek Mountains, 100 Noted Mt. in Korea

GPS coordinates: 35.33694,127.73056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39

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