The Revered and the Feared: Korea’s Mountain Spirits and Hobgoblins
With Halloween just behind us, this is as apropos a time as any to talk about spirits and the supernatural.
Tag: mountain
If You Build It, Will They Come? Yonggwolsan’s New “Sky Road”
Located alongside the bulging rockface of Yonggwolsan, the new “Sky Road” (하늘길) zigzags for long stretches up the mountainside, offering unparalleled views of the Seomjin River valley below. It’s the latest manifestation of the region’s push to develop the local tourism industry, for better and for worse.
The Secrets of Jeju
Everyone on the peninsula is familiar with Jeju-do – Korea’s largest island but smallest province. But what far fewer people are aware of is the story of its founding or how great a place Jeju is to visit in the wintertime.
The Cloud Bridge
Gureumdari Footbridge, also known as the Cloud Bridge, is located in Wolchulsan National Park. The park is just outside the little city of Yeongam in Jeollanam-do. The Cloud Bridge is … Read More
An Unexpected Journey: Mudeung Mountain
Myungjoon Kim shows to us the wonders of spontaneous wanderlust and how the journey really is the reward
Muju Deukyusan Resort
Muju Deukyusan Resort is a great place to ski or snowboard, for a reasonable price, in the Jeolla province.
My Korea: Autumn
Autumn is the time of year when Korea becomes filled with beautiful colours, exciting festivals, and some of the most scenic hikes around.