There are 22 national parks in South Korea. They are divided into three categories: mountainous, marine and historical. But don’t let those categories fool you – you can go hiking in all of Korea’s national parks! Individually, Korea’s national parks provide visitors with well-maintained hiking courses, scenic vistas and great outings in nature. Together, these parks showcase some of Korea’s finest geography, history and culture.
Enjoy exploring Korea’s national parks, and happy trails to you!
Want more national parks info? Check out the Korea National Park Service website.
Not sure where to start? Get started with my introduction to Korea’s mountains, or consider doing a mountain mission year!
Wondering where to go next? Check out Korea’s many diverse and beautiful provincial parks – or climb Korea’s 120 famous peaks!