Chiaksan became Korea’s sixteenth national park in 1984 and rises to 1,288 metres at Birobong Peak. Wonju’s tourism material also preserves the story that a pheasant repaid a traveller and that Jeokaksan came to be called Chiaksan. The park status and elevation are facts; the name-changing story must remain clearly labelled as tradition.
How to read the site
Dates and figures in this article are reference points for comparing periods, not decorations meant to exaggerate the place. At the site, distinguish old fabric, reconstructed elements and spaces that still serve everyday life. That separation makes Wonju’s changes easier to read without turning the whole city into a single neat story.
Before you visit
Do not assume that one stop represents all of Wonju. Use can differ on weekdays, weekends, market days and closure days, while exhibitions, activities and individual businesses may change. Check the operator’s latest notice before leaving, then compare the historical account with what is actually accessible.