Jong-il Peak

Jong-il Peak rises to 1,798 meters with steep southern cliffs of 100 meters and gentler northern slopes connecting to neighboring Saja Peak.

The peak, formerly named Changsu, served as a concealed base for anti-Japanese resistance fighters between 1930 and 1940 before its renaming in 1988.

Three granite plates displaying the peak's name in red letters mark the southern rock face, commemorating the location's connection to North Korean leadership.

Visitors require special permits to access the peak, and winter climbing activities are restricted due to the severe subarctic weather conditions.

The mountain hosts over 300 plant species, including 16 tree varieties and 40 shrub types, with Manchurian Fir and Jezo Spruce dominating the landscape.

Location: Samjiyon

Elevation above the sea: 1,798 m

GPS coordinates: 41.86408,128.15551

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07