Hallasan, South Korea's highest mountain at the center of the southern resort island of Jeju, was covered with snow on Saturday.
All seven hiking trails of Hallasan were closed on Friday due to snowfall, but their closures have been lifted as of Saturday afternoon.
Visitors relished the stunning snowy landscapes near the 1100 Highland Rest Area that sits on the western slope of the mountain at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level. The rest area, located over 6 kilometers west of Baengnokdam Lake at its peak nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, is accessible by car.
According to the weather authorities, Jeju Island mountains were forecast to experience snowfall of up to 15 centimeters on Friday. No snowfall is forecast on Hallasan until Tuesday. Photos courtesy of Yonhap
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