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Naejangsan National Park
Naejangsan National Park is a national park in South Korea, established in 1971, covering 82 km² (32 sq mi). It is the #16 largest of South Korea's 22 national parks. Korea national park.
- Area
- 82 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- KWJ · 35 km
Nearest airports to Naejangsan National Park
- 1 KWJ35 kmstraight line
- 2 KUV58 kmstraight line
- 3 MWX68 kmstraight line
More about Naejangsan National Park
Naejangsan National Park is one of 22 national parks in South Korea — Korea national park. It covers 82 km² (8,172 ha) — about 78% of the size of Paris, making it the #16 largest national park in South Korea (1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 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 Naejangsan National Park
The closest airport is Gwangju Airport (KWJ), about 35 km away — around 46 minutes by car; alternatively Gunsan Airport / Gunsan Air Base (KUV, 58 km). Other national parks within reach include Mudeungsan National Park (75 km²), Byeonsan-bando National Park (155 km²), Jirisan National Park (472 km²) and Wolchulsan National Park (56 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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