[Tentative] Seoraksan Fall Foliage Expected to Begin Sept. 27, Private Forecaster Says

According to a report by Gukje News, private weather service Weather-i forecasts that Seoraksan's first autumn colors this year will appear between September 27 and 30, with peak foliage beginning around October 3. Per this forecast, peak season is expected to move southward from the Gangwon mountain areas including Seoraksan and Odaesan (October 16-25), to central regions (October 31-November 5), and finally to southern regions including Jirisan (November 5-13). Source: https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=3685471 However, these figures come from a private forecaster, not a government agency, and should be treated as tentative, subject to change depending on weather conditions. Official foliage updates from the Korea Forest Service or local governments are often released closer to peak season, so travelers should check the latest notices from the Korea National Park Se

rvice or local tourist information centers before finalizing travel plans. Peak foliage season is also when accommodation and transportation prices rise due to high domestic demand. Booking flights and lodging to Seoraksan now, two to three weeks ahead of the forecast peak, can save money, and gives travelers time to choose quieter trails instead of the crowded main routes like Daecheongbong during the busiest days. Korea Tourism Times Editorial Desk