Least ConcernKorean Brown Frog
Rana coreana
It protects South Korea's highest peak, an extinct shield volcano with a crater lake at its summit
Area
153 km²
Designated in
1970
Region
East Asia (Jeju Island)
Established in 1970 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 as part of Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Hallasan protects South Korea's highest peak (1,947 m), an extinct shield volcano with a crater lake at its summit called Baengnokdam, whose name means "lake of the white deer", after a Taoist legend of immortals who came down to drink from its waters riding white deer.
1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Ecosystems found in South Korea, where Hallasan lies.
Where can I dive near here?
1 km away
Which other parks are like this one?
Same country: South Korea
Same country: South Korea
Same country: South Korea
Same country: South Korea
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Climate
Tropical, Arid / desert, Temperate
South Korea