Every nature video worth watching in South Korea Overview — in one place

South Korea’s natural landscape is 70 per cent mountainous, and the trail infrastructure across the country’s 22 national parks is sophisticated enough that a hiking-focused trip is a realistic alternative to the city circuit. Seoraksan National Park, near Sokcho on the East Sea coast, is consistently ranked as the most scenically dramatic — the granite peaks and autumn colouring in mid-October produce conditions multiple sources describe as the strongest hiking experience available in Korea. Jeju Island’s nature overlay — UNESCO World Heritage volcanic landscapes including Hallasan (1,947 metres), Seongsan Ilchulbong, and the Manjanggul lava tube system — gives the island a natural credibility beyond its beach reputation. Bukhansan National Park, within the Seoul metropolitan area, is the most accessible hiking option from the capital — reachable by metro, with the Baegundae peak trail (836 metres) typically requiring three to four hours return. Spring cherry blossoms (late March–early April) and autumn foliage (mid-October) are the two windows where the natural landscape is at its most compelling; the summer season is the worst time to prioritise nature over cities.

With 30 videos, this set covers South Korea’s parks and coastal landscapes more thoroughly than any single-city category. “Amazing Places to Visit in South Korea” gives the national nature overview most clearly, ranking the major parks by accessibility and experience type in a way that helps prioritise between Seoraksan, Jeju, and the lesser-visited Jirisan. Pair it with the Jeju-specific nature guides in the collection for full volcanic landscape coverage — the Manjanggul Cave, Seongsan, and Hallasan together warrant a separate planning layer that the national overview cannot accommodate. Start with the national overview to decide which parks to anchor a trip around, then drill into the city-specific nature sets.