A sacred North Korean mountain was recently recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, the first time a natural site in the country has been included on the list. Mount Paektu, an active volcano and ...

The mountain is heavily used in North Korean state symbolism, appearing in national emblems and lending its name to missiles, infrastructure projects, and even the ruling family’s so-called ...

A sacred North Korean mountain was recently recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, the first time a natural site in the country has been included on the list. Mount Paektu, an active volcano and ...