Mount Kumgang Tourist Region, Mountain tourist complex in Kangwon Province, North Korea
Mount Kumgang is a mountain region in Kangwon Province featuring granite peaks, numerous waterfalls, and scenic lakes distributed across a large area. The site was developed as a tourist complex with facilities and attractions for visitors.
The region opened to South Korean visitors in 1998 and quickly became an international destination served by organized cruise tours. Following a security incident in 2008, tourism operations were halted and access became heavily restricted.
The mountain receives different names across the seasons: Kumgangsan in spring, Pongraesan in summer, Phungaksan in autumn, and Kaegolsan in winter. This naming tradition shows how the landscape's appearance and character shift throughout the year.
The site is currently not accessible to tourists, as operations ceased in 2008 and remain under strict government control. Information about potential future access arrangements should be obtained through official channels.
The Hotel Haegumgang was originally a floating hotel at Australia's Great Barrier Reef before being relocated to serve as accommodation here. This unusual relocation of a hotel structure shows the unconventional development plans envisioned for the site.
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