Mt. Paektu is the highest mountain of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It is standing in the northern part of Korea and it is 2,750 metres above the sea level.
The area of Mt. Paektu has full conditions to be developed into a peculiar complex and four-season mountain tourist area.
It has another charm as a scenic spot for sports tourism.
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the city of Samjiyon in Ryanggang Province with the area of Mt. Paektu in July 2024.
The field guidance he gave on the day was aimed at face-lifting Samjiyon to be a new and innovative cultured city in the light of the daily-growing requirements of today's reality.
That day, Kim Jong Un gave important instructions for building a tourist resort in the world-famous Mt. Paektu and making tourism a major driving force of the development of the region.
The nature in the area of Mt. Paektu consisting of forests and mountains is valuable resources of the country.
There is a wonderful sports village here in the area. Many people have visited it for winter sports activities since it started operation in December last year.
Skiing draws special attention in the winter sports tourism.
The joy of climbing up the top of Pegae Peak by cableway and overlooking the city of Samjiyon is as great as skiing, skating and sleighing.
It is often said that the air is thin and dry around the skiing grounds in the highlands as trees do not grow well. But the Pegaebong Ski Resort has an elevation very appropriate for skiing and is surrounded by thick forests, so the air is fresh there.
All the visitors to the resort say that once they enter it, they don't know the passage of time and that they want to go there again.
Not only the area of Pegae Peak but also the Phothae area, an undeveloped area in the city of Samjiyon, can be regarded as a suitable area for mountain tourism for sports and experience for its large amount of snowfall and natural, geographical, meteorological and climatic conditions
Ski and tourist resorts will be built around Mt.Pukphothae in the area of Mt. Paektu, the Samjiyon Airport rebuilt and a touristrailway laid in the future.
Then, the area of Mt. Paektu will be frequented by not only the Koreans but also foreigners for its unique charm as a scenic spot for sports tourism.
More From Voice of Korea (EN)
A friendly delegation of South Phyongan Province led by Ri Song Bom, Chairman of the South Phyongan Provincial People's Committee,
May 12, 2026
A friendly delegation of South Phyongan Province led by Ri Song Bom, Chairman of the South Phyongan Provincial People's Committee,
The quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup took place between the teams of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
May 12, 2026
The quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup took place between the teams of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Tens of young people in South Hamgyong Province volunteered to work at major sites of socialist construction. A meeting was held
May 12, 2026
Tens of young people in South Hamgyong Province volunteered to work at major sites of socialist construction. A meeting was held
Various activities are conducted in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to protect migratory birds and their habitats. The
May 12, 2026
Various activities are conducted in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to protect migratory birds and their habitats. The
Officials and workers in the field of fisheries are vigorously pushing ahead with the work to increase the sea food output while
May 12, 2026
Officials and workers in the field of fisheries are vigorously pushing ahead with the work to increase the sea food output while
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter sent by the members of the congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in
May 11, 2026
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter sent by the members of the congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in
The participants in the Ninth Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea conducted various political and cultural
May 11, 2026
The participants in the Ninth Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea conducted various political and cultural
The field of coal industry is directing efforts to the construction of new coal mines and pits. The Kyongwon Area Coal-Mining
May 11, 2026
The field of coal industry is directing efforts to the construction of new coal mines and pits. The Kyongwon Area Coal-Mining
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter sent by the members of the congratulatory group of the Association of Young
May 11, 2026
The respected Marshal Kim Jong Un received a letter sent by the members of the congratulatory group of the Association of Young
Jagang Province is strengthening the material and technical foundations for practical education. The Kanggye University of
May 11, 2026
Jagang Province is strengthening the material and technical foundations for practical education. The Kanggye University of
The Spring Contest of Golf Addicts was held at the Pyongyang Golf Course between the 6th and the 8th. The players actively applied
May 11, 2026
The Spring Contest of Golf Addicts was held at the Pyongyang Golf Course between the 6th and the 8th. The players actively applied
Active efforts are made in all parts of the country to revitalize the paddy-field fishing breeding. North Hwanghae Province put
May 11, 2026
Active efforts are made in all parts of the country to revitalize the paddy-field fishing breeding. North Hwanghae Province put
A military parade for celebrating the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Red Square in
May 10, 2026
A military parade for celebrating the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Red Square in
One day in April 2012, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Rungna Water Park under construction. After looking round the
May 10, 2026
One day in April 2012, the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the Rungna Water Park under construction. After looking round the
The congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in Japan led by Chairman of its Central Standing Committee Ri Kwang Il and the
May 10, 2026
The congratulatory group of the Korean Youth League in Japan led by Chairman of its Central Standing Committee Ri Kwang Il and the
Different units of the national economy are increasing the production. Officials and workers of Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex
May 10, 2026
Different units of the national economy are increasing the production. Officials and workers of Kim Chaek Iron and Steel Complex
The military parade for celebrating the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Red Square in
May 10, 2026
The military parade for celebrating the 81st anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Red Square in
The custom of using blueberry of Mt. Paektu has been registered as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 151 in the Democratic
May 10, 2026
The custom of using blueberry of Mt. Paektu has been registered as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 151 in the Democratic
Song Se Il, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, presented his credentials
May 10, 2026
Song Se Il, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, presented his credentials
Staff members of the embassy of the Russian Federation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea laid a wreath at the
May 10, 2026
Staff members of the embassy of the Russian Federation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea laid a wreath at the
More Articles
