Hikers from around the world take photos at the top of Mount Gwanak on April 26. [JOONGANG ILBO]
The typical itinerary for foreign tourists in Seoul often includes street food at Gwangjang Market in central Seoul, donning hanbok (traditional Korean attire) for a stroll around one of Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces in central Seoul, like the Gyeongbok Palace, shopping in the trendy district of Seongsu-dong in eastern Seoul, and visiting various K-drama filming locations. But now, a new — and unexpected — activity is trending: K-hiking.
On a recent morning, this…












