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Jessica
As Korean movies and TV dramas are introduced to many countries nowadays, foreigners are be coming interested in the natural beauty of Korea. Some friends told me that they didn't know that Korea had such splendid sceneries. Which places are famous for its natural beauty in Korea?
Narae
Korea has designated National Parks for the preservation of natural environment and beauty as well as to promote public health, leisure, and recreation. Most Korean National Parks are mountains, but coasts are also included because Korea is surrounded by seas.
Daehan

If you like mountain climbing, Korean mountains will be wonderful challenges. Most mountains are not too high, easy to climb, and there are many cultural & historical places in the mountains such as Buddhist temples, sites of Three Kingdom period. As Korea has four distinct seasons, each season has very different attractions to see.
Jessica
I see. Four distinct season sounds so nice, especially for those who are living in the country that has only one or two seasons. Though it rains much in the monsoon season, Korea? climate or natural beauty is quite attractive. I wish they would keep the beauty cleaner for the next generation.
   
Korea National Park Service
This site gives you basic understanding of Korean National Parks as well as websites of each park. http://www.npa.or.kr
In most National Parks any volatile material is not allowed for the preservation of the parks. Check safety regulations before visiting a park for more enjoyable trip.
 
National Parks of Korea
Name of Park
Location(Province)
Notes
Jirisan Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, Gyeongsangnam-do Considered a harmonious Mountain
Gyeongju Gyeongsangbuk-do Preserves the cultural sites of Silla
Gyeryongsan Chungcheongnam-do Most scenic mountain in Chungcheongnam-do
Hallyeohaesang
(Hallyeo Maritime) 		Jeollanam-do,
Gyeongsangnam-do		 First maritime national park
Seoraksan Gangwon-do Known for its beauty, profound sea, spring water, and ski resorts
Songnisan Chungcheongbuk-do,
Gyeongsangbuk-do		 The mountain presents a superb view of eight peaks.
Hallasan Jeju-do Mt. Hallasan is famous for its vertical ecosystem of plants
Naejangsan Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do Known for its beauty in the fall
Gayasan Gyeongsangnam-do,
Gyeongsangbuk-do		 Famous for its historical sites (Haeinsa, Temple) and scenic landscapes
Deogyusan Jeollabuk-do,
Gyeongsangnam-do		 The name of Deogyusan means virtuous and generous mountain.
Odaesan Gangwon-do A cradle of Buddhist culture & temples
Juwangsan Gyeongsangbuk-do Rocky peaks and scenic valleys
Taean-haean
(Taean Coast) 		Chungcheongnam-do Offers dramatic coastal scenery of beaches.
Dadohae haesang
(Marine Archipelago)		 Jeollanam-do The largest national park dotted with 1,596 small and large islands
Bukhansan Seoul, Gyeonggi-do Large granite rocks
Chiaksan Gangwon-do Natural beauty and temples
Woraksan Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do Steep, but popular because of its splendid natural scenery
Sobaeksan Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do It is said to be in an ideal location according to the theories of geomancy
Wolchulsan Jeollanam-do The smallest national park in Korea
Byeonsanban-do Jeollabuk-do The only peninsula Park in Korea