It has an area of 274.541 square kilometres (106.001 sq mi) and was designated as Korea's sixth national park in 1970.

"[3] Prior to this time, it had been referred to simply as Gubongsan (구봉산), meaning "nine peak mountain.

[4][6] They can also visit Jeongipumsong (정이품송), a pine tree known for having been awarded a political title by King Sejo in a famous folk tale.

[7] Songnisan is home to a diverse set of wildlife, including mandarin ducks, otters, small-eared cats, martens,[2] and black woodpeckers.

[5] Additionally, two endangered species live in the park - the Siberian flying squirrel and the Korean Berchemia, or buckthorn tree.