The 2017 autumn foliage season in South Korea is here!

▲Map of recommended maple viewing spots in South Korea (Photo/ETNEWS archive)

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Every autumn, the most exciting activity is going on a maple leaf viewing trip!South KoreaKweather websiterecently released its 2017 maple leaf forecast, which is about 1 to 3 days later than last year, with the viewing season generally starting from the end of September through early November.The northern Seoraksan Mountain is the earliest, with leaves gradually turning red around September 27 and reaching peak color about two weeks later.

This year’s forecast predicts that northern Gangwon Province’s Seoraksan will kick off the season, starting on September 27 and reaching its full brilliance on October 19. Jirisan Mountain, south of Seoul, will begin turning on October 11, peaking on October 24. Chungcheong Province’s Naejangsan will start on October 20 and reach its peak on November 8. The southernmost Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island is expected to turn red on October 17, with its peak period around October 31.

Generally, the full bloom period occurs about two weeks after the leaves start changing, when over 80% of the foliage has turned. Travelers planning to visit South Korea for the maple season are advised to plan their trip between the end of September and early November.

Kweather's 2017 Maple Leaf Forecast for South Korea (listed from earliest to latest):
Seoraksan: Leaves turn red on September 27; peak period on October 19
Odaisan: Leaves turn red on October 1; peak period on October 17
Jirisan: Leaves turn red on October 7; peak period on October 22
Bukhansan: Leaves turn red on October 15; peak period on October 29
Woryeongsan: Leaves turn red on October 13; peak period on October 25
Gyeryongsan: Leaves turn red on October 19; peak period on October 30
Palgongsan: Leaves turn red on October 18; peak period on October 28
Jirisan: Leaves turn red on October 11; peak period on October 24
Naejangsan: Leaves turn red on October 20; peak period on November 8
Mudeungsan: Leaves turn red on October 23; peak period on November 5
Hallasan: Leaves turn red on October 17; peak period on October 31