Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationSeoraksan National Park (Southern Section)
Mountain · Gangwon · 설악산국립공원 (남설악) (Korean name)
Address
801 Seorak-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
About
Seoraksan Mountain, the highest amid the Taebaek Mountain Range, boasts beautiful landscape and scenery all year round. To the east of Hangyeryeong and Misiryeong Passes is classified as the outer section ("Oeseorak"), to the west is the inner section ("Naeseorak"); and to the south of Hangyeryeong Pass as the southern section ("Namseorak").
The southern section is famous for its mineral water, hot springs, and waterfalls including Yongsopokpo, Sibipokpo, and Yeosinpokpo Falls. Jeongbongsan Mountain (1,424.2 meters) is also included in the area. There are also several different hiking courses varying in distance and duration.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 4 lots, 1,356 spaces within 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 6.3 km — 의료법인온세움의료재단온재병원 (Korean name), ER 033-639-8633 |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 53 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 62 |
| Campsites nearby | 8 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Description: Korea Tourism Organization, English tourism information (retrieved 2026-10-12)
- Parking: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, National Parking Lot Standard Data (records dated 2026-03-11 to 2026-10-01)
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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