Hallasan National Park

Welcome to Hallasan National Park, the imposing geological heart of Jeju Island and the highest mountain in South Korea, standing at an elevation of one thousand nine hundred and fifty meters. As we begin our exploration, it is…

As we progress deeper into the lower elevations of the Seongpanak trail, the physical reality of ascending a volcanic landscape becomes undeniably apparent. The path beneath your feet is an uneven, rocky terrain entirely composed…

We have now reached the vicinity of the Sokbat Shelter, and the environmental transition is both immediate and striking. The chaotic, sprawling broadleaf vegetation has abruptly given way to a highly organized, towering forest of…

Departing slightly from the main path, we arrive at one of Hallasan's most enchanting and geologically significant features, Sara Oreum. Jeju Island is dotted with approximately three hundred and sixty parasitic cones, known…

We have now ascended to the Jindallaebat Shelter, which translates to the Azalea Field Shelter. This location is an absolutely critical juncture in your ascent of Hallasan, functioning not merely as a resting area but as a strict…

Passing the checkpoint, we enter an entirely different world, the high alpine zone of Hallasan. Here, we encounter a vast and incredibly precious ecosystem, the forest of the Gusangnamu, or the Korean Fir. …

The final approach to the summit of Hallasan strips away all remaining vegetation, exposing the raw, skeletal rock of the volcano. The path transitions from volcanic stone into an endless series of steep, wooden staircases…

You have finally arrived at the absolute zenith of South Korea, standing one thousand nine hundred and fifty meters above sea level at the rim of the Baengnokdam crater. The sheer scale of the crater is awe inspiring, measuring…