Mount Kumgang (Korean: 금강산; RR: Geumgangsan; MR: Kŭmgangsan; lit. Diamond Mountain) or the Kumgang Mountains is a mountain massif, with a 1,638-metre-high (5,374 ft) peak, in Kangwon-do, North Korea.

The Mount Kumgang Tourist Region was a special administrative region of North Korea. It was established in 2002 to handle South Korean tourist traffic to Mount Kumgang (Diamond Mountain). It was one of the symbols of the South Korean Sunshine Policy. [1]

May 12, 2020 · Mt. Kumgang, known in Korean as Kumgangsan, is one of Korea’s famed mountains and the one which many consider to be the most beautiful. How beautiful is it? Well, Kumgang means ‘diamond’ in Korean thus making it Korea’s diamond mountain.

Jan 27, 2024 · Kumgangsan is a vast region in Kangwon province on the south-eastern side of the DPRK, and as such it’s difficult to say for certain what to expect on a tour here – generally a trip to Mt Kumgang will include plenty of hiking and enjoying the outdoor scenery. But, here are some highlights you might hit upon during your visit. Travelling from Wonsan

Apr 21, 2017 · Mount Kumgang is also nicknamed as thousand peaks mountain. This is one of the main nature attraction in North Korea. Climbing up and down takes about 2-3 hours depend on your pace, a lot of beautiful spots to take photo. Many waterfalls and ponds at Mount Kumgang and the water is crystal clear.

Mt. Kumgang, Kumgangsan, or 'The Diamond Mountain', is a place so beautiful that celestial fairies once descended from heaven to play in its woodlands and bathe in its crystal streams beneath towering pinnacles of rock. Mt. Kumgang is one of North Korea's 5 …

With its 12,000 peaks Mt.Kumgang is located at the east coast of Korea, south of Wonsan, and not far from the demarcation line with the South, it is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the South Korean city of Sokcho in Gangwon-do. It is one of the most famous mountains in North Korea.

Feb 1, 2024 · Mount Kumgang, also known as Diamond Mountain, is a mountain in Kangwon Province, North Korea. It has been a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims for centuries due to its breathtaking natural beauty and numerous historical and cultural sites.

Oct 14, 2021 · Mt Kumgang, one of the six celebrated mountains of Korea, is located in the middle of the Great Paektu Mountains and encompasses Kosong and Kumgang counties and some part of Thongchon County in Kangwon Province.

Jul 4, 2020 · Mt. Kumgang is one of the six celebrated mountains in Korea. It numbers among the renowned mountains of the world. People who have been to Mt. Kumgang advise others not to say about the beauty of any famous mountains in the world before visiting it.