Learn Korean with News: The Hiking Boom in Korea & 10 Amazing Benefits of Hiking Hello, Korean learners! It's Soona. Did you know that nearly 70% of South Korea is covered in mountains? Because of this, '등산' (hiking/mountain climbing) has historically been considered the national pastime for middle-aged Koreans. However, a massive shift has happened recently! Hiking has become completely mainstream among the '2030 Generation' (Millennials and Gen Z). Young people wearing styl