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The parks nationals of South Korea constitute a major tourist attraction of the Republic of South Korea.

• Korea National Park Service (KNPS) 22, Hyeoksin-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, Korea KNPS,   82-33-769-9300, 82-1670-9201 (Customer support center), fax : 82-33-769-9419, e-mail : [email protected] – provides all the information on all national parks in South Korea. (last update Feb. 2018)

Regions

South Korea Map

Gyeonggi (Seoul, Panmunjeom, Suwon) Capital region Seoul and its agglomeration, as well as Korean Demilitarized Zone at the border. Gangwon (Chuncheon, Seoraksan National Park, Pyeongchang) Beautiful natural landscapes, skiing on Taebaeksan and Sobaeksan mountains, and beaches on the east coast. North Chungcheong (Cheongju, Danyang) Landlocked mountainous province with national parks, Songnisan mountains, Sobaeksan mountains, Chungjuho lake. South Chungcheong (Boryeong, Daejeon, Gongju) Plains with rice fields and hot springs, and the town of Daejeon, the point of convergence of the main highways and railways. North Gyeongsang (Andong, Gyeongju and the islands Ulleungdo) The largest province with many historical and cultural vestiges of the Silla and Joseon dynasties. South Gyeongsang (Busan, Haeinsa temple, Jinju) Busan, the second largest city in the country. Region renowned for its beautiful coastal towns and temples. Jeolla of the North (Jeonju) Cradle of traditional Korean opera Pansori, renowned cuisine. South Jeolla (Boseong, Gwangju, Yeosu) A multitude of charming little islands and delicious fish and seafood cuisine. Jeju Main destination for Korean tourists on their honeymoon, this island formed on a volcano offers wild vegetation and beautiful horseback riding. One of the few places where a car might be needed.

Listing

Gyeonggi

• 37.675126.9821 Bukhansan National Park (북한산 국립 공원, 北 漢 山 國立 公園) (To Seoul and in the province of Gyeonggi) – 80 km², Bukhansanseong fortress is inside the park (last update Feb. 2018)

Gangwon

• 38.125128.4162 Seoraksan National Park (설악산 국립 공원, 雪嶽山 國立 公園) (in the province of Gangwon) – 398 km² (last update Feb. 2018)
• 37.795128.5433 Odaesan National Park (오대산 국립 공원, 五臺山 國立 公園) (in the province of Gangwon) – 304 km² (last update Feb. 2018)
• 37.33128.0474 Chiaksan National Park (치악산 국립 공원, 雉 岳山國 立 公園) (in the province of Gangwon) – 182 km² (last update Feb. 2018)

Gangwon and North Gyeongsang

• Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립 공원, 太白 山 國立 公園) (in the provinces of Gangwon and North Gyeongsang) – 70 km², Taebaeksan (or Mount Taebaek) is a sacred mountain in Korea. (last update Feb. 2018)

North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang

• 36.965128.5075 Sobaeksan National Park (소백산 국립 공원, 小 白山國 立 公園) (in the provinces of North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang) – 322 km² (last update Feb. 2018)
• 36.835128.1986 Woraksan National Park (월악산 국립 공원, 月 岳山國 立 公園) (in the provinces of North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang) – 288 km² (last update Feb. 2018)
• 36.533127.97 Songnisan National Park (속리산 국립 공원, 俗 離 山 國立 公園) (in the provinces of North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang) – 274 km² (last update Feb. 2018)

North Gyeongsang

• 36.388129.1668 Juwangsan National Park (주왕산 국립 공원, 周 王山國 立 公園) (in the province of North Gyeongsang) – 107 km² (last update Feb. 2018)
• 35.867129.2229 Gyeongju National Park (경주 국립 공원, 慶州 國立 公園) (To Gyeongju in the province of North Gyeongsang) – 137 km²historical park (last update Feb. 2018)

North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang

• 35.816128.11610 Gayasan National Park (가야산 국립 공원, 伽 倻 山 國立 公園) (in the provinces of North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang) – 77 km², one finds there the temple of Haeinsa, one of the “Three Precious temples” registered with the World Heritage (last update Feb. 2018)

South Chungcheong

• 36.787126.14411 Taeanhaean National Park (태안 해안 국립 공원, 泰安 海岸 國立 公園) (in the province of South Chungcheong) – 326 km², land and sea park (last update Feb. 2018)
• 36.361127.21112 Gyeryongsan National Park (계룡산 국립 공원, 鷄 龍山 國立 公園) (at the gates of Daejeon in the province of South Chungcheong) – 65 km² (last update Feb. 2018)

Jeolla of the North and South Gyeongsang

• 35.864127.74413 Deogyusan National Park (덕유산 국립 공원, 德 裕山國 立 公園) (in the provinces of Jeolla of the North and South Gyeongsang) – 232 km² (last update Feb. 2018)

Jeolla of the North

• 35.644126.58614 Byeonsan-bando National Park (변산 반도 국립 공원, 邊 山 半島 國立 公園) (province of Jeolla of the North) – 155 km², land and sea park (last update Feb. 2018)

Jeolla of the North and South Jeolla

• 35.432126.89615 Naejangsan National Park (내장산 국립 공원, 內藏 山 國立 公園) (in the provinces of Jeolla of the North and South Jeolla) – 81 km² (last update Feb. 2018)

South Gyeongsang - Jeolla of the North - South Jeolla

• 35.29127.63216 Jirisan National Park (지리산 국립 공원, 智 異 山 國立 公園) (in the provinces of South Gyeongsang, Jeolla of the North and South Jeolla) – 472 km², 1st national park in South Korea (last update Feb. 2018)

South Jeolla

• 35.144126.98917 Mudeungsan National Park (무등산 국립 공원, 月 岳山國 立 公園) (near Gwangju and in the province of South Jeolla) – 75 km², takes its name from "Mont Mudeung" (1187m) (last update Feb. 2018)
• 34.758127.97518 Hallyeo Haesang National Park (한려 해상 국립 공원, 閑 麗海 上 國立 公園) (in the province of South Jeolla) – 545 km², land and sea park (last update Feb. 2018)
• 34.744126.67519 Wolchulsan National Park (월출산 국립 공원, 月 出山 國立 公園) (in the province of South Jeolla) – 56 km² (last update Feb. 2018)
• 34.191126.720 Dadohaehaesang National Park (다도해 해상 국립 공원, 多 島 海海 上 國立 公園) (in the province of South Jeolla) – 2 325 km², land and sea park (last update Feb. 2018)

Isle of Jeju

• 33.366126.53321 Hallasan National Park (한라산 국립 공원, 漢 拏 山 國立 公園) (on the island of Jeju) – 153 km² (last update Feb. 2018)

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