Seoraksan National Park: Hiking in South Korea

Seoraksan National Park: Hiking in South Korea: Jack and Colton travel around the world to explore the land, history, and culture of South Korea’s Seoraksan National Park! They backpack through rugged mountains on an epic two-day trip filled with colorful scenery, beautiful culture and the spiritual power of nature. Check out what hiking in South Korea is all about!
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[@MoneyMC209]

I like your guys' positive vibes! Thanks for spreading love in Korea. People like you are always welcome here!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thank you! 😃

[@hodoo5144]

1:37 ~~~It is the East Sea, not the Sea of Japan

[@MrZoomok]

There are so many beautiful THINGS in South Korea, like mountains, people (we call Friends) and history. Though I migrated in Australia 10 years ago, I really miss KOREAN THINGS much from time to time. Strongly recommend. JIRI mountain (it means people get wisdom) and JEJU island as well. JEONG, I think is "WARMTH" between people. Thanks Rock the Park team for all your efforts

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

It's honestly such a great place to visit. I've heard about Jeju island but I need to look into Jiri mountain some more. Thank you so much for the tips!

[@pyolee6419]

You're such a expert of Korean mountains, even many Korean doesn't know the meaning of Jirisan!!

[@rjkdaudwlsdjs]

thank you for sharing. I'll visit south Korea and take the same as your hiking routine in October next year. Hope you guys can make more adventure video in South Korea again.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@은희우-n9l]

I like the way you guys enjoy the beauty of Korean nature and people. Thanks for the beautiful video.

[@ardencompton5796]

awesome! great job!

[@dennisseo355]

You made me want to go there, too!

[@smashing_pumpkins_cover_band]

i didn't expect u to come to korea. thank u for sharing

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for watching @killdult!

[@jamessong8729]

welcome to southkorea. thank u for coming southkorea and making like this awesome video at seoraksan with fall autumnal seasons leafs. thanks again ur granpa help us korean war

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for watching James!

[@nimadolma7807]

Korea is beautiful places with beautiful people 💕🥰

[@dirjdyrjthso]

Well shot! Thanks for sharing

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Well shot! Thanks for watching

[@tikachu86]

This travel video is a hidden gem! I didn't expect this kind of production quality, I was just browsing KZbin for Korean hiking videos. I'm subscribing to you guys! Can't wait to go on my next overseas hiking trip.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thank you so much for the love and support!

[@infinytower3317]

Thanks for sharing.Nicely done!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@ellenj478]

Mt.Seorak is absolutely amazing and stunning! I did the same two-day hike, same route in October many years ago. Very strenous, but i cannot forget the experience. We happened to arrive at the BongJumAm temple right when they were serving dinner and they provided for free. Just a humble seaweed soup with rice in it with a few pieces of Kimchi on top is nothing more than ordinary Korean home dish, but it was the most unforgettable, delicious, and comforting food in my life after the long hike and appreciate foods again (you tend to forget this in daily life.) In early morning, you can see the layers and layers of mountain ridges covered in mist that looks exactly like the antique Oriental landscape Paintings, and Red/orange leaves filled in the mountain. If anyone visits, dont forget to take off your hiking shoes and deep your feet in the shallow creeks for a few min. It works like ice pack and the tired feet totally recovers. My husband sprained his ankle and people passing by offered muscle relief spray and dressing which was our life savior. He would not have made it back without it.

[@chulhunhan8385]

what a beautiful park.... lovely country!

[@rosalineoh7382]

Such a beautiful park! I've been hiking in Canada and the states for a while now, but still have yet to visit this gem in my homeland. There's so much more beauty in SK, including the UNESCO natural heritage site on Jeju island with fascinating volcanic formations. South Korea is almost finished building a long distance trail that follows the entire coastal line of the country. I've done Olle Trail (around Jeju island) and Haeparang trail (on the east coast). Please go to South Korea again to show these different sites!

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

I would definitely love to check out the natural heritage site on Jeju Island. Volcanic formations?! Where do I sign up?!?! Good to know these tips for our next trip back. Thank you so much Rosaline

[@susansong2356]

Great vlog. Thank you.

[@DivineSainte]

😍 Thanks.

[@Doit_life]

Love the quality of video! Can feel how much effort u put to make it. Shame on me living in korea and haven’t been there yet😂

[@primary8775]

Amazing hike courses. I will definitely hit the trails if I visit South Korea for sure.

[@정후-k5j]

Sea of Japan (×), East Sea (0)

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for letting us know! Will check in with the team to get that corrected

[@guaiqiao]

My first ever hike was that mountain and I had to do it in one day, so it was like a 12h hike... I slept during the breaks like a baby for 10 minutes and then up and forward. The views are worth it and starting early in the day gives you a mystic view of the start of the hike. Also finishing late at night gives you also a good view of the city if you go down on the other side of the the mountain.

[@Mountain_Book]

thank you for visit to our country and lovely reorak mountain, it's our treasure. thanks.

[@JM-dl1ki]

Thank a lot for sharing the beautiful hiking film. I really enjoyed it. Thumbs up for the nice work of you guys. I have to mention just one thing though. Sea of Japan is not a correct name, it should be East Sea. To call the sea between Korea and Japan as Sea of Japan is just like calling the sea between Frans and England as Sea of Frans or Sea of England. Fortunately we don't do that. Because it's not reasonable to call a sea that lies between two countries as sea of one of these countries. Till Japan's annexation of Korea in the beginning of 1900, this sea was called as Sea of Corea in old maps and in some other old maps as East Sea. But to avoid a continues discussion about the name, now we call this East Sea, instead of Sea of Japan or Sea of Korea.

[@anglomapper6895]

Yes but the sea between France and England is known as the English Channel

[@byeonseonbae]

Thank you for this amazing vids guys. Hope you guys are keeping that beautiful friendship🙏🙏

[@MB-ec7fd]

Thanks for the vid, enjoyed watching, reminds me of my visit when i was little. You guys should visit North Korea's KumGang Mountain as well. Close from the Seorak Mountain, but just the other side of the border. Americans are no problem visit North Korea even during the UN/US sanctions, south Koreans are not allowed. You will feel very different atmosphere because North Korean general public are not allowed to hike the mountain for fun. And your tour guide will follow you everywhere you go. There might be a hidden cam/microphone in your hotel room too, but none the less, it can be a great episode for your youtube video. You can also visit newly opened (about 6 years ago) Masikryong Ski Resort, they are open to tourists/foreigners and close from KumGang Mountain.

[@germanmontoya8537]

Going there! Inspired by you 2 ❤

[@Natural_healing_channel.]

한국 자연은 제가 담당하고 있습니다. 사계절 아름다운 자연속으로 빠져보세요. I am in charge of nature in Korea. Fall into the beautiful nature of all seasons.

[@박의열-y4k]

두분의 건강과 건승을 기원합니다 ~^^♡

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Great video you have inspired me to go here

[@kimq3866]

east sea!!!

[@thekeywitness]

I was there recently and enjoyed the hell out of it. Great park

[@MultiJongho]

13:56 thanks for your grandfather's service in the korean war

[@tiraikehidupan6200]

Beautifull view

[@user-tw5wx9uw9b]

설악산 진짜 명산이죠..❤

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

We loved it!

[@aparajitabose8435]

nice video😍. exactly what time you had visited? October mid or November first?

[@Melissa-S]

This reminds me of the hiking time when I was a kid. People sharing food with other hikers has been more like culture :) experiencing that as a kid (my parents used to pack so much food for a short course of hiking lolI never used to understand that before), its one of great memories of my childhood. Once the pandemic ends, the first thing I hope to do is to hike Mt. Halla in Jeju island. Thanks guys for this great great video!

[@Melissa-S]

Nonetheless, you people with openness has added extra elements to this whole video! Sending my love and respect to your passion!

[@leopard777]

👍👍🐆🐆

[@GuNdAmWiThYoU]

Wait, did your father fighting in Korean war?? Damn.....thank you for his service!! We shall remember him😍😍👍👍👍👍

[@ssojoo2228]

1-38 sea of japan ???? no~ donghae~~

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for letting us know! Will check in with the team to get that corrected

[@MyBetterHalf_7]

My country😌

[@sobin-gn9fj]

🥰🥰🥰

[@youngbinshin4651]

The map has the wrong name of the ocean. It is supposed to be the East Sea instead of the Sea of Japan.

[@7avocado]

listen 8:56

[@mhtinla]

Koreans hike in large groups, and they cook a full-course meal in the summit. Solitude is not a thing in Koreans' hiking culture.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

I wonder how Covid-19 is going to affect hiking culture in America

[@mhtinla]

@@RockTheParkOfficial American wilderness has always been wide and open, so social distancing won't affect hiking culture much, I think, definitely not as much as it will in South Korea.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

@@mhtinla Love it! You raise a great point!

[@joan0671]

I am sure that cooking in the national parks are banned in Korea.

[@busyhoneybee4517]

mhtinla, cooking in the mountain is possible only at the some designated areas in the lodge.

[@guidodiarezzo]

North and South Korea were created at the end of WW2 when the Soviets and the UN/US agreed to split the Japanese occupied Korean peninsula into North and South with the 38th parallel as the division. After the Korean War the 38th parallel became the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). It did not happen because of a civil war. That is what makes it most tragic. After being occupied from 1907-45 by the Japanese, the Korean or Joseon people were further divided by outsiders.

[@ygchoi2421]

it's not SEA of JAPAN... plz

[@jiminhsh71]

Pls pls check the name of the sea between Japan and korea. In history this sea is known as Yellow sea or East sea, as not knonw or named as sea of Japan. Pls pls correct if you confirm what is correct !!! 🙏🙏🙏 Thank you. Stunning view so surprised with appreciation and joy what on such a beautiful Korea is 🌈😍🌈😍🌈

[@중년낭만]

There is a problem with the map. It is not the Sea of ​​Japan, but the Sea of ​​ East Sea

[@jp28dew]

영상 보시면 나레이션에 직접 동해라고합니다.

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for letting us know! Will check in with the team to get that corrected

[@권순재-j1f]

@@RockTheParkOfficial You guys are already perfectly pronounced it in the video. Don't worry ;)

[@hs928]

@@RockTheParkOfficial Thank you so much!

[@primary8775]

@@RockTheParkOfficial Thank you! Keep it mind that Japan never apologized their atrocious war crimes to Korean people and neighboring Asian countries while German apologized the Holocaust to Jewish people.

[@frankiecandaleza496]

AT LAST I SAW THIS VLOG HUHUHU I LOVE THIS THANK U GUYS

[@RockTheParkOfficial]

Thanks for watching Frankie!

[@천지만상]

속리산 장엄하다 학생때 수학여행으로 법주사 간적이 있다 아름다운 영상이다

[@sabinhong0307]

this is surreal seeing this mountain on youtube. I remember I tackled the dinosuar ridge and 대청봉 (summit) a couple of years ago. Magical place, although the path was sometimes so rough I was quite scared. Hoping to come across you guys in future hikes, it would be a great pleasure to walk the trails together.

[@이연주-l5k]

Thank you for introducing Korea's beautiful Seoraksan :)

[@조심히야혀]

I enjoyed the video and thank you for introducing Korea.

[@Jae9476]

Seoraksan in winter covered with snowflakes If you have a chance, try Hallasan in Jeju Island.

[@travellerworld8966]

12:15 Haha. Snoring. Yes, I know what you mean. : -) Well, welcome to Lodge in Korean National Parks.

[@DanielSuh]

My parents were regular hikers to this mountain. Now I live in the US but one day I will hike this trail.

[@R0SS0]

Awesome video!

[@HM-nn4lc]

Just happened to find out about your films. I enjoyed much seeing those areas of Mountain Seolak where I was too young to climb. "...the only rival to the beauty of the mountain is the kindness and openness(Jeong) of people..." I felt your sincere respect while filming the sacred Buddhist sites and your inner beauty listening to your spoken words throughout the film. Sharing foods and other things even with strangers was quite common in my memory while growing up in Korea, even in the largest busy city, Seoul. It reminded me of this fond memory....and miss and cherish it now. Thank you for brings people together closer and the time to focus on the fundamental questions, "who am I, where am I from, where am I going."

[@karllee6062]

There is incorrect name on the map. It is "East of Sea" instead of " Sea of Japan". Please correct it. Thanks.