By: Xiao (Jenny) Liang

Rock climbing became increasingly popular in South Korea. More than 600 climbing areas are scattered across the country with about 500,000 enthusiasts have taken the sport. The origin of rock climbing started in the early 1990s. The sport includes a range of events each with its own challenges and thrills.

The sport requires strength, agility, and problem-solving skills. The sport needs endurance and mental focus. Speed climbing is a type of rock climbing that is a race against the clock. This sport will make its first appearance at the Paralympic Games in 2028.

If you want to go rock climbing, you can go to Seoul. It has many different places that you can visit. However, all of them vary in size, amenities, and route difficulty, so I recommend visiting each place and choosing whichever you like first.