Hiking in South Korea

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Hiking Bukhansan National Park: Dobongsan’s Jaunbong Peak

Last Updated: August 20, 2024 I was bored and stir-crazy, itching for something new. The cramped and hectic streets of Seoul were starting to get under my skin. I needed a break from South Korea’s booming capital of 10 million people. It was time for a nature fix. A scenic hike up Seoul’s Dobongsan Mountain … Read more