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National parks · 22 parks

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South Korea has 22 national parks covering about 7,949 km² in total. The largest is Dadohaehaesang National Park (2,322 km²); the oldest, Jirisan National Park, dates from 1967.

Dadohaehaesang National Park Dadohaehaesang National Park2,322 km² · since 1981 Gayasan National Park Gayasan National Park1,676 km² · since 1972 Hallyeohaesang National Park Hallyeohaesang National Park536 km² · since 1968 Jirisan National Park Jirisan National Park472 km² · since 1967 Odaesan National Park Odaesan National Park326 km² · since 1975 Taeanhaean National Park Taeanhaean National Park326 km² · since 1978 Sobaeksan National Park Sobaeksan National Park322 km² · since 1987 Woraksan National Park Woraksan National Park288 km² · since 1984 Songnisan National Park Songnisan National Park275 km² · since 1970 Deogyusan National Park Deogyusan National Park232 km² · since 1975 Chiaksan National Park Chiaksan National Park176 km² · since 1984 Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan National Park174 km² · since 1970 Byeonsan-bando National Park Byeonsan-bando National Park155 km² · since 1988 Gyeongju National Park Gyeongju National Park137 km² · since 1968 Juwangsan National Park Juwangsan National Park106 km² · since 1976 Naejangsan National Park Naejangsan National Park82 km² · since 1971 Bukhansan National Park Bukhansan National Park77 km² · since 1983 Mudeungsan National Park Mudeungsan National Park75 km² · since 2012 Hallasan National Park Hallasan National Park73 km² · since 1970 Gyeryongsan National Park Gyeryongsan National Park65 km² · since 1968 Wolchulsan National Park Wolchulsan National Park56 km² · since 1988 Taebaeksan National Park Taebaeksan National Parksince 2016

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National parks in South Korea at a glance

South Korea has 22 national parks covering about 7,949 km² — roughly 8.0% of the country's 99,720 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 57% of that area.

Largest national parks

  1. Dadohaehaesang National Park — 2,322 km², since 1981
  2. Gayasan National Park — 1,676 km², since 1972
  3. Hallyeohaesang National Park — 536 km², since 1968
  4. Jirisan National Park — 472 km², since 1967
  5. Odaesan National Park — 326 km², since 1975

Oldest national parks

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Frequently asked questions

How many national parks are there in South Korea?

South Korea has 22 national parks covering about 7,949 km² in total. The largest is Dadohaehaesang National Park (2,322 km²); the oldest, Jirisan National Park, dates from 1967.

What are the largest national parks in South Korea?

Dadohaehaesang National Park (2,322 km²), Gayasan National Park (1,676 km²), Hallyeohaesang National Park (536 km²), Jirisan National Park (472 km²) and Odaesan National Park (326 km²).

How much of South Korea is national park?

About 8.0% of the country — 7,949 km² of national parks out of 99,720 km² in total.

What is the oldest national park in South Korea?

Jirisan National Park, established in 1967, followed by Hallyeohaesang National Park (1968), Gyeongju National Park (1968) and Gyeryongsan National Park (1968).