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Hallyeohaesang National Park
Hallyeohaesang National Park is a national park in South Korea, established in 1968, covering 536 km² (207 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of South Korea's 22 national parks.
- Area
- 536 km²
- Established
- 1968
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RSU · 34 km
Nearest airports to Hallyeohaesang National Park
- 1 RSU34 kmstraight line
- 2 HIN38 kmstraight line
- 3 PUS99 kmstraight line
More about Hallyeohaesang National Park
Hallyeohaesang National Park is one of 22 national parks in South Korea. It covers 536 km² (53,568 ha) — about 68% of the size of New York City, making it the #3 largest national park in South Korea (6.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1968, 58 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in South Korea (the first dates from 1967). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Hallyeohaesang National Park
The closest airport is Yeosu Airport (RSU), about 34 km away — around 44 minutes by car; alternatively Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 38 km). Other national parks within reach include Jirisan National Park (472 km²), Mudeungsan National Park (75 km²), Gayasan National Park (1,676 km²) and Wolchulsan National Park (56 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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