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page 1Mountains of South Korea

Hallasan
Hallasan () is a shield volcano comprising much of Jeju Island in South Korea. Its summit, at , is the highest point in the country. The area around the mountain is a designated national park, named Hallasan National Park. Hallasan is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, along with Jirisan and Seoraksan.

Seoraksan
Seoraksan (), or Mount Sorak, is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in the Gangwon Province in eastern South Korea. It is located in the Seoraksan National Park, near Sokcho. After the Hallasan volcano on Jeju Island and Jirisan in the south, Seoraksan is the third highest mountain in South Korea. The peak Daechongbong () of Seoraksan reaches 1,708 meters (5,603 feet). The mountain is sometimes considered the backbone of South Korea.
Bukhansan
Bukhansan (, ), alternatively Pukhan-san or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae , Insubong , Mangyeongdae . Because of its height and the fact that it borders a considerable portion of the city, Bukhansan is a major landmark visible from most city districts. The name "Bukhansan" means "mountain north of Han River", referring to the fact that it is the northern border of the city. During the Joseon era, the peaks marked the extreme northern boundary of Seoul.
Gayasan National Park
national park of South Korea
Odaesan
Odaesan, also known as Mount Odae-san or Mount Odae (), is a major cluster of mountains and national park in eastern Gangwon Province, South Korea, standing at the junction of Gangneung City, Pyeongchang County and Hongcheon County. It stands at the junction of the Taebaek Mountains and the Charyeong Mountains, a spur range stretching to the west and serving to divide the South Han River / Namhan River from the North Han River / Bukhan River. It stands just to the south of Seoraksan and north of Dutasan along the Baekdu-daegan Mountain-system mainline, the range of granite peaks that make up t
Gwanaksan
Gwanaksan () is a mountain in southern Seoul, South Korea. Portions lie in the Gwanak District and Geumcheon District of Seoul; other portions lie in the neighboring cities of Anyang, Gyeonggi and Gwacheon. The name gwanak () means "hat-shaped peak," and refers to its gat-like profile. Mount Gwanak together with Mount Songaksan in Kaesong, Gamaksan (Gyeonggi) in Paju, Uaksan in Pocheon, and Hwaaksan in Gapyeong, was long considered one of the five representative peaks of Gyeonggi Province.
Taebaeksan
Taebaeksan, also known as Mount Taebaeksan or Mount Taebaek, is a South Korean mountain with several important peaks of the Taebaek mountain range (in Western-style geography), or the Taebaek Jeongmaek Range (in Korean-style geography). It is an important mountain in the Baekdu-daegan mountain range, the point where it turns west after running along Korea's east coast for a long distance. Its territory stretches from Taebaek in Yeongwol-gun County, Gangwon-do Province to Bonghwa-gun County, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and it was designated South Korea's 22nd national park on 22 August 2016. It
Gyeryongsan
Gyeryongsan () is a mountain in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It lies at the meeting of the boundaries of several cities: Gongju, Gyeryong, Nonsan, and Daejeon. It has been traditionally regarded as a sacred mountain, with the most qi of any in South Korea. The name Gyeryongsan means chicken dragon mountain. Portions of the mountain are included in a South Korean military reserve. Other portions are part of Gyeryongsan National Park. In the mountain, there are famous Buddhist temples such as Donghaksa, Gapsa and Sinwonsa, the latter two both being over a thousand years old. In addit
Dobongsan
Dobongsan () is a mountain in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea. It extends across Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Yangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi Province. It has an elevation of . Nearby Dobongsan Station is named after it.
Naejangsan
Naejangsan is a mountain located on the border of North Jeolla Province and South Jeolla Provinces in southwestern South Korea, approximately three hours drive south of Seoul. It has an elevation of .
Wolchulsan
Wolchulsan () is a mountain located in South Jeolla Province, South Korea; and spans both Gangjin and Yeongam counties. At its peak, Cheonhwangbong, it rises to 808.7 meters, making it the highest point in Gangjin County.
Buramsan
Buramsan () is a mountain in South Korea. It sits on the boundary between Nowon District, Seoul and Namyangju in Gyeonggi Province. It has an elevation of . It also has a heliport at the second peak ().
Baegunsan
mountain in South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Biseulsan
Biseulsan () is a mountain of North Gyeongsang Province, eastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,084 metres.
Gayasan
mountain in South Korea
Bugaksan
Bugaksan () is a mountain in the north of Seoul, South Korea. It famously overlooks the former royal palace Gyeongbokgung as well as the presidential residence, the Blue House. Bugaksan, along with Inwangsan, Naksan, and Namsan surround the Seoul Basin. The mountain has a bedrock of granite, and is about high.
Tohamsan
Tohamsan () is a mountain with a height of in Gyeongju in southeastern South Korea. It is part of the minor Dongdae Mountains range. The mountain lies within Gyeongju National Park and is the site of a large number of historic relics. The Silla-era Buddhist shrines of Bulguksa and Seokguram are on its slopes. The mountain stands at the intersection of three subdivisions of Gyeongju: Bulguk-dong, Bodeok-dong, and Yangbuk-myeon. The Sea of Japan can be seen from the peak, as can Gyeongju Basin, which includes the city center.

Namsan
mountain in Gyeongju, South Korea
Bangtaesan
Bangtaesan () is a mountain in Inje County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Daeamsan
Daeamsan () is a mountain in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It sits on the boundary between the counties of Inje and Yanggu. Daeamsan has an elevation of .
Doraksan
Doraksan () is a mountain of North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of 964 metres.

Chiaksan
Chiaksan () is a mountain in Gangwon Province, South Korea, South Korea. Its area extends across Wonju and Hoengseong County. Chiaksan has an elevation of .
Bohyeonsan
Bohyeonsan or Bohyeon Mountain or Mount Bohyeon is located in North Gyeongsang Province, eastern South Korea. Its peak has an elevation of , and is near Yeongcheon.
Maisan
Maisan () is a mountain of North Jeolla Province, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 686 metres.
Baegusan
Baegusan () is a mountain in Hongcheon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Namhansan
Namhansan () is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies on the border between southern Seoul and Gwangju, Gyeonggi. An old stone-walled fortress named Namhansanseong stands at the top, and is a tourist attraction.
Hwangmaesan
Hwangmaesan is a mountain of South Gyeongsang Province, southeastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 1,108 metres.
Seonginbong
Seonginbong () is a mountain located on the South Korean island of Ulleungdo, in North Gyeongsang Province, off the eastern coast of the mainland Korean Peninsula. It is the tallest mountain on the island and has an elevation of 984 metres.
Gwanggyosan
Gwanggyosan () is a 582 m tall mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies on the border of Suwon and Yongin, though the wider range extends north and so also borders Uiwang, Gwacheon, Seoul, and Seongnam.
Gyebangsan
mountain
Bakdalbong
Bakdalbong () is a mountain in South Korea. It sits between Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province and Hwacheon county, Gangwon Province. Bakdalbong has an elevation of .
Sobaeksan
Sobaeksan (Sobaek Mountain) is a mountain of the Sobaek Mountains, in South Korea. It lies between Danyang County in North Chungcheong Province and Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province. It has an elevation of .
Hwaaksan
Hwaaksan () is a mountain in South Korea whose area extends over Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province and Hwacheon County, Gangwon Province. It has an elevation of .
Daedunsan
Daedunsan () is a mountain of South Chungcheong Province, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 878 metres. Daedunsan has a thousand stone rods extending for 6 km. Daedun Mountain belongs to the "Old Mountain Range". The vegetation is generally 600m in height, with pine trees, oak trees, Korean plum-yew trees and so on. Above that, deciduous broad-leaved trees are dense.
Cheonbosan
Cheonbosan () is a mountain in the Gyeonggi-do Province, South Korea, southeast of the city of Yangju, and north of Uijeongbu. Cheonbosan has an elevation of .
Yongmunsan
mountain in South Korea
Soyosan
Soyosan () is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Its area extends across the cities of Pocheon and Dongducheon. It has an elevation of . The mountain is home to two Buddhist shrines commemorating Silla priests Wonhyo and Uisang, and a small temple called . The mountain is famous for its small waterfalls and spring wells and is a popular hiking route.
Deogyusan
Deogyusan (), formerly spelled Togyusan, is a mountain in South Korea. Its highest peak is 1,614 meters above sea level.
Gudambong
Gudambong is a mountain of North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of 330 metres.
Gaeinsan
Gaeinsan () is a mountain in the counties of Inje and Hongcheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Achasan
Achasan () is a hill that sits between the Gwangjin District of Seoul and Guri of Gyeonggi in South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Gongjaksan
Gongjaksan () is a mountain in Hongcheon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of . It is in the GMT+9 time zone.
Baegamsan (Jeolla)
mountain in South Korea
Bakdalsan
Bakdalsan () is a mountain in Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Geumjeonsan
Geumjeonsan () is a mountain of South Jeolla Province, southwestern South Korea. It has an elevation of 668 metres.
Ungilsan
Ungilsan () is a mountain near Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Hwawangsan
Hwawangsan () or Hwawang, is a mountain in Changnyeong County of South Gyeongsang Province, southeastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 757 metres.
Cheongnyangsan
Cheongnyangsan () is a mountain of North Gyeongsang Province, eastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 870 metres.
Jugeumsan
Jugeumsan () is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Its area extends across the cities of Pocheon, Namyangju, and Gapyeong County. Jugeumsan has an elevation of .
Cheonmasan
Cheonmasan () is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It can be found within the boundaries of Namyangju. Cheonmasan has an elevation of .
Ansan (Gangwon)
mountain in Ganwon, South Korea
Bokjusan
Bokjusan () is a mountain in Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of . It is part of the Bokjusan Mountain National Recreation Forest, which was officially designated as a national recreational forest in 1998.
Gwaneumsan
Gwaneumsan () is a mountain in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Gariwangsan
Gariwangsan () is a mountain between the counties of Jeongseon and Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Goraesan
Goraesan () is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Its area extends across Gapyeong County and Yeoju County. Goraesan has an elevation of .
Wangbangsan
Wangbangsan () is a mountain in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies between the cities of Pocheon and Dongducheon. It has an elevation of .
Gadeukbong
Gadeukbong () is a mountain in Inje County, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .

Amisan
mountain in South Korea; geonames ID = 6815868
Duwibong
Duwibong () is a mountain in the counties of Jeongseon and Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, South Korea. It has an elevation of .
Chungnyungsan
mountain in South Korea