Namsan (Seoul)
Korean name
Hangul	남산
Hanja	南山
Revised Romanization	Namsan
McCune–Reischauer	Namsan

Namsan (lit. "South Mountain") is a 262-meter peak in the Jung-gu district of south central Seoul, South Korea. Although known as Mount Mongmyeok, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to as Namsan. It offers some hiking, recreation and views of downtown Seoul's skyline. The N Seoul Tower is located on top of Namsan.

The mountain and surrounding area is a public park maintained by the city government. It is a popular spot for a panoramic view of Seoul. It is also the location of a smoke signal station called Mongmyeoksan Bongsudae' (Mongmyeoksan Beacon Tower, Hangul: 목멱산 봉수대), which was part of an emergency communication system during early times until 1895.^[1]

[edit] See also

• Namsan cable car
• List of Korea-related topics
• List of mountains in Korea
• List of parks in Seoul

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Life In Korea profile
• Official English-language site of Namsan Park

Coordinates: 37°32′59″N 126°59′31″E / 37.54972°N 126.99194°E / 37.54972; 126.99194

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