Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
Goseong to hold two-day trek to restricted Hyangrobong peak
Goseong County in South Korea’s Gangwon Province will hold a two-day trek to Hyangrobong on Oct.
16 and 17.
About 300 people are expected to take part, including 200 members of the public; registration is full.
Hyangrobong is usually difficult for the public to access because it lies in a military protection zone and a protected forest genetic resources area.
The county has arranged access procedures with relevant agencies and is preparing safety measures.
On Oct.
17, participants will walk about 36 kilometers round trip from the top of Jinburyeong Pass to Hyangrobong’s summit.
The event is intended to highlight the Baekdudaegan mountain range’s history and ecology and to promote reconciliation and unity between North and South Korea.
Participants will also be offered local products and county promotional activities, and the county plans to provide completion certificates, local gift certificates and souvenirs.
Goseong County will hold a two-day trek to Hyangrobong peak on Oct. 16-17.
The event is expected to draw 300 people, including 200 members of the public.
Participants will walk about 36 kilometres round trip from the top of Jinburyeong to Hyangrobong peak on Oct. 17.
Public access to Hyangrobong is usually restricted because it includes military facilities and a forest genetic resources protection area.
The county has coordinated access procedures with relevant agencies and is preparing safety measures.
- Who
- Goseong County is organizing the trek, with 300 people expected to take part.
- What
- A two-day exploratory trek to Hyangrobong peak, including a round trip of about 36 kilometres.
- When
- Oct. 16-17, 2026.
- Where
- Hyangrobong peak in Goseong, Gangwon Province; the trek starts and ends at the top of Jinburyeong.
- Why
- The event aims to promote reconciliation and unity between the two Koreas and highlight the Baekdu Daegan range’s historical and ecological value.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A pre-event gathering is scheduled at the Grand Ballroom of Seorak Sunrise Resort, including registration, security education and a briefing on Hyangrobong’s history.
Participants are due to start at the top of Jinburyeong and walk about 36 kilometres round trip to Hyangrobong peak.
- Event dates
- Oct. 16-17, 2026
- Expected attendance
- 300 people, including 200 public participants
- Trek distance
- About 36 kilometres round trip
- Starting point
- Top of Jinburyeong
- Registration
- Public participant places are full
What people are saying
It will be a meaningful time to walk in person along the last section of the Baekdu Daegan, which people have rarely been able to visit, and reflect on the meaning of nature, history and peace.
Participants should strictly follow the safety rules and event guidance and join in protecting the natural environment.
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