Inwangsan

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Inwangsan
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“Inwangsan (Korean: 인왕산) is a mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. It is in parts of Jongno District and Seodaemun District and has a height of 338 m (1,109 ft). The name literally means "compassionate/benevolent king" in Korean. The mountain covers an area of 1,086,696.50 m2 and has many huge…”
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National GeographicJul 11

The best place to experience South Korea's k-hiking? Seoul's urban mountains

In South Korea’s capital, a crown of forested mountains and centuries-old battlements are often populated by local hikers — and travellers can join them.

dome-shaped granite peak on northwest side

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