The national parks of South Korea are preserved parcels of public land on which most forms of development are prohibited.
They cover a total of 6.6% of the country's area, and are typically located in mountainous or coastal regions.
In 1974, most of South Korea's national parks cancelled the free admission policy.
Picnic and camping for tourists can only be carried out in designated areas, and night climbing is strictly prohibited.
In addition, South Korea has imposed a natural rest program on some areas of high conservation value in national parks to avoid man-made damage.