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The best waterfalls in South Korea

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in South Korea. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 23 m drop

Jeongbang Falls

Seogwipo · Jeju · South Korea

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If someone asked me is there any place in Jeju Island that is worth paying to enter and won’t feel like a waste? I would say its Jeongbang Waterfall (正房瀑布).

At first, I didn’t have high expectations at all. I thought it would just be… another waterfall. But step by step down the stairs, the sound of the water got louder and louder, and suddenly in front of me appeared black volcanic rocks, deep blue ocean, and a waterfall dropping straight down from a cliff.

That moment honestly felt like no photo could ever fully capture this.

Waterfall canyon
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