| Mt. Keumkang is the
second-highest peak in North Korea. It has been known for its
natural beauty for centuries. In recent years, the government of North
Korea has opened the mountain and the surrounding area to South Korean
tourists, who now visit at a rate of about 240,000 per year. Kyongju was the first city to be the capital of a unified Korea. Today, it is known as the "Museum Without Walls." The Kyongju Historic Areas are a World Heritage Site because they contain many outstanding examples of Korean Buddhist art and architecture. Research This site was the topic of a final paper in Fall 2005. The sources used for that paper are listed here. For More Information Keumkang Official Site (In Korean) A much longer description of Kyongju and its history Tourism in the Kyongju Area Kyongju Travel Guide Back to Korea Back to Main |