On the border between North Korea and China rests Paektu Mountain, though it is known by a different name in China. Not only is it the highest peak in the Korean Peninsula, but it's also an active ...

Mount Paektu, an active volcano and the highest peak on the Korean peninsula, was honored for its “impressive natural and cultural heritage,” according to CNN Travel. The mountain was ...

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 ...