Mount Kumgang

Mount Kumgang rises to 1,638 meters, featuring 12,000 granite peaks, dense forests, and multiple waterfalls across its eastern and western sections.

The mountain served as a significant tourist destination from 1998 to 2008, allowing over one million South Koreans to visit through a special administrative region.

Traditional Korean painters captured the mountain's granite formations through landscape art, particularly during the Joseon period when artists documented their visits.

Access to Mount Kumgang requires special permits and arrangements through authorized tour operators, with current visits primarily limited to North Korean territory.

The Kuryong Falls drops 74 meters through granite cliffs within the 60,000-hectare national park that protects the mountain's natural environment.

Elevation above the sea: 1,638 m

GPS coordinates: 38.65676,128.10490

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00