[🇺🇸] Korea National Park Service Urges Visitors to Avoid Seoraksan’s 1275 Peak

The Korea National Park Service has issued a public appeal urging hikers to refrain from entering Seoraksan’s 1275 Peak, emphasizing that the area is an officially restricted zone.

Located along the Dinosaur Ridge, 1275 Peak is not part of the designated hiking trail, yet it has gained popularity on social media as visitors climb it to post photos from the summit. This has caused growing concern for park authorities. The rocky peak rises about 20 meters above the official route and lacks safety installations such as stairs or fixed ropes, making it a highly dangerous area. In September, a man in his 60s who went missing near the site was later found dead, and last June, a hiker in his 30s suffered injuries after falling from the ridge.

On October 11, the Seoraksan National Park office posted an announcement on its official social media accounts, stating: “Seoraksan’s 1275 Peak is not a stage for ‘likes’ — it is a restricted area that needs protection, not selfies.” The park also urged users to delete all photos and videos related to the site to prevent further copycat visits and secondary accidents.

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