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South Korea autumn hiking safety concerns

Overview

Data from the National Fire Agency indicates that mountain rescue operations in South Korea remain highly seasonal, with October typically seeing the highest concentration of incidents. Between 2023 and 2025, over 30,000 rescue operations were conducted, with slips, falls, and hikers becoming lost identified as the primary causes of accidents.

In response to safety trends, including fatalities occurring on unauthorized trails, the Korea National Park Service has issued specific guidelines for the autumn foliage season. These recommendations include selecting trails based on difficulty levels, utilizing specific walking techniques to mitigate physical strain, and preparing for temperature fluctuations and slippery terrain.

Entities

National Fire Agency · Gyeonggi-do Fire Disaster Headquarters · Korea National Park Service

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Korea National Park Service issues autumn hiking safety guidelines

    The Korea National Park Service issued autumn safety guidelines following 304 accidents this year, advising hikers on trail selection and specific walking techniques to prevent falls and injuries.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    South Korea mountain accidents peak during autumn hiking season

    South Korea's National Fire Agency reports that slips, falls, and getting lost are the primary causes of mountain accidents, with incidents peaking during the autumn month of October.

Sources

idsn.co.kr · kgnews.co.kr · zdnet.co.kr