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.