Aerial Mountains: South Korea

Shaped by the Earth's tectonics and cataclysmic volcanism, mountains stand as a remarkable natural phenomenon—from their origin to their modern form. Their commanding presence has long earned humanity's reverence for beauty and scale. They have been integral to human history, culture, and religion across the globe. This universal spectacle has led many to regard mountains as spiritual centers for numerous societies. In this aerial series, we journey to some of the world's most mountain-dominated nations to uncover the history and culture of each country through its peaks.