Category: Northeast Asia

Basic Information Name: Mt. Yotei (羊蹄山) via the Hirafu Trailhead Where: Niseko, Hokkaido Distance: 8.5 miles Max Elevation: 6,227 feet (1,898 meters) Elevation Gain: 5,051 feet Time: 7-9

A really nice day hike in a very rural area of Korea that provides some fantastic views of the infamous Iron Triangle from the Korean War as well

South Korea has many great mountain drives for people who love the high peaks of this country to experience.  One of the remotest of those can be found

All across Korea is a variety of Buddhist temples that are popular by both locals and foreign tourists to visit. Most temples are easy to get to and

The Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul was a controversial project when it was first proposed, but I would think just about everyone would have to agree it is

Hwaseong Fortress in the city of Suwon is a must see tourist site for anyone visiting South Korea.  Suwon is located about 45 minutes south of Seoul and

This week is the 60th anniversary of the first US military engagement against the invading North Korean forces during the Korean War.  The hastily deployed US Army unit

Besides being the 59th anniversary of the Battle of the Kapyong, this week is also the anniversary of the Battle of the Imjim, which is best known by

There was plenty of pivotal battles during the Korean War, which defeat for the United Nations Forces could have meant the loss of the entire war. The Battle of 

This is pretty cool, if you go over to www.korea.net, the official website of the Korean government, my posting on Hwanseon Cave in Korea’s Gangwon-do province is featured