National Geopark of Korea
National Geoparks are geoscientifically important and scenic areas among domestic geology, and are recognized by the Minister of Environment to preserve them and use them for education and tourism.
Cheongsong was recognized as a National Geopark on April 11, 2014.
National Geopark Application Area
- A place with high conservation value due to the excellent archaeological, ecological, and cultural factors related to geology.
- A place that can promote regional economic development through the protection and utilization of geological heritage.
- A place where there are geological attractions or historical relics in the geopark, and it is worth preserving in harmony with the natural landscape.
- Other places that meet the requirements announced by the Minister of Environment for certification of geoparks.
※ Legal basis: Article 36-3 of the Natural Parks Act (certification of geoparks, etc.)
National Geopark Status
National Geopark
Ulleungdo/Dokdo, Jeju Island, Busan, Cheongsong, Gangwon Peace, Mudeungsan,
Hantangang, Gangwon Paleozoic, Gyeongbuk East Coast, Jeonbuk West Coast, Danyang
UNESCO Global Geopark
Cheongsong, Jeju Island, Mudeungsan Area, Hantangang River
▶National Geopark(ENG) : https://www.koreageoparks.kr/
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No. |
Name |
Area |
Year |
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1 |
Ulleungdo-Dokdo Geopark |
127.9Km² |
2012 |
|
2 |
Jeju Island Geopark (UNESCO Global Geopark) |
1864.4Km² |
2012 |
|
3 |
Busan Geopark |
296.98Km² |
2013 |
|
4 |
Cheongsong Geopark |
845.71Km² |
2014 |
|
5 |
Gangwon DMZ Geopark |
1829.1Km² |
2014 |
|
6 |
Mudeungsan Area Geopark (UNESCO Global Geopark) |
246.31Km² |
2014 |
|
7 |
Hantangang River Geopark (UNESCO Global Geopark) |
1164.74Km² |
2015 |
|
8 |
Gangwon Paleozoic Geopark |
1990.01Km² |
2017 |
|
9 |
Geongbuk Donghaean Geopark |
2261Km² |
2017 |
|
10 |
Jeonbuk West Coast Geopark |
520.3Km² |
2017 |
|
11 |
Baengnyeong Daecheong |
66.86Km² |
2019 |
|
12 |
Jinan Muju Geopark |
1154.62Km² |
2019 |
| 13 | Danyang Geopark | 781.06Km² | 2020 |