Since 2020, Mar. 3 has been National Park Day. This day celebrates the day Korea started the national park system 53 years ago. Today, Korea has 22 national parks. Together, they take up 4 percent of Korea’s land. Jirisan National Park, established in 1967, was Korea’s first national park. The national parks are home to around 23,016 species and 747 cultural heritage items. More than 41 million people visit national parks every year.
Seohyun Park Staff Reporter
1. How much land do the national parks take up in Korea?
Since 2020, Mar. 3 has been National Park Day. This day celebrates the day Korea started the national park system 53 years ago. Today, Korea has 22 national parks. Together, they take up 4 percent of Korea’s land. Jirisan National Park, established in 1967, was Korea’s first national park. The national parks are home to around 23,016 species and 747 cultural heritage items. More than 41 million people visit national parks every year.
