Five Mountains of Korea

The Five Mountains of Korea (Korean: 오악; Hanja: 五嶽; RR: Oak) are five renowned mountains in Korean culture.

Joseon era

Kumgang-san, Myohyang-san, and Paektu-san are under North Korean control, while Samgak-san (renamed Bukhan-san) and Jiri-san are under South Korean control.[1]

Silla era

In Silla times, these mountains were considered as guardians of the country, so ceremonial rituals were held by these mountains. All of these mountains are within South Korea.[2]

North Korean list

In North Korea, the following are known as the five famous mountains.[3] Of them, only Jiri-san is in South Korea.

Occasionally a sixth one, Chilbo-san (칠보산, 七寶山) in North Korea, is added to reach a list of six famous mountains.[4]

Five Peaks of Gyeonggi

These five mountains are considered as "the representative peaks of Gyeonggi-do". All of them are in South Korea, except Song'ak-san which is in North Korean territory.

See also

References
  1. 1 course Gyeongbokgung: Shinsu(sacred animal) Expedition
  2. Silla: Korea's Golden Kingdom
  3. "Nature on Mt. Kuwol". KCNA. 10 November 1997. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  4. Kim Un Jong (2019). "Mt Kuwol" (PDF). Korea Today. No. 2. p. 46. ISSN 0454-4072.
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