Five Mountains of Korea

The Five Mountains of Korea are five renowned mountains in Korean culture.

Joseon era

Kumgangsan, Myohyangsan, and Paektusan are under North Korean control, while Samgaksan and Jirisan are under South Korean control.

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.

Center - Palgongsan
North - Taebaeksan
South - Jirisan
East - Tohamsan
West - Gyeryongsan

North Korean list

In North Korea, the following are known as the five famous mountains. Of them, only Jirisan is in South Korea.

Occasionally a sixth one, Chilbosan in North Korea, is added to reach a list of six famous mountains.

Five Peaks of Gyeonggi

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