Mount Chiri

mountain, South Korea

Also known as: Chiri-san

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Mount Chiri, also known as Jirisan, is a prominent mountain located in South Korea. It stands at 6,283 feet (1,915 meters) and is situated on the southwestern branch of the Sobaek Mountains, the largest mountain range in southern South Korea. Mount Chiri is a national park and a popular tourist destination. The Sobaek Mountains stretch for 220 miles (350 km) and serve as watersheds for southern South Korea.12

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Sobaek Mountains
Jirisan (6,283 feet [1,915 meters]), on its southwestern branch, is a national park.
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Jirisan (6,283 feet [1,915 meters]), on its southwestern branch, is a national park.
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…6,283 feet (1,915 meters) at Mount Jiri. The highest peak in South Korea, the extinct volcano Mount Halla on Jeju Island, is 6,398 feet (1,950 meters) above sea level.
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…6,283 feet (1,915 meters) at Mount Jiri. The highest peak in South Korea, the extinct volcano Mount Halla on Jeju Island, is 6,398 feet (1,950 meters) above sea level.
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