Wolchulsan National Park

Wolchulsan National Park and Jeung-do

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August 23rd 2013
23rd Aug: We left Seoul just before midnight for the long drive down to Jelloanam-so. We are heading right to the bottom of Korea. I scored a double seat to myself. It's a shame it wasn't comfortable! Also as we headed south the rain started to pelt down. 24th Aug: We arrived at Wolchulsan National Park around half four in the morning. After Warren handed out torches and muffins, we wer ... read more

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Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a... ... read more