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November 1, 2026

Seoul’s Highest Peak Gets an International Hiking Boom

Baegundae, Seoul's 836-meter summit, is seeing a surge of foreign hikers, especially during fall foliage season. The Korea National Park Service reports that over half the hikers on popular trails are now international visitors. Better gear rentals, multilingual trail info, and AI chatbots have made it easier for non-Korean speakers to tackle the peak.
Why It Matters
If you're in Seoul and want a spectacular autumn hike with minimal language barriers, Baegundae is increasingly foreigner-friendly—and you won't be alone on the trail.
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