Mt. Jirisan National Park was designated the first national park in South Korea in 1967. It is also the largest mountain park in South Korea, covering three southern provinces, Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do (440,485 square kilometers). Its highest peak, Chonwangbang, is 1,915 m above sea level. The main climbing route of Mt. Jirisan National Park is the Nogodan peak- Banyabong peak- Chonwandbong peak course. It has innumerable valleys, gorges, and waterfalls along the ridges of various sizes, and it takes four days and three nights to get through the main course on foot.

The park is well-protected by thick virgin forests and flora and fauna. It has beautiful scenery with many ridges, waterfalls, springs and rapid torrents. There are also cultural attractions such as Buddhist temples and national treasures.

It is a tradition to have parts of trees at important events in life, such as weddings and birth. The most important tree is the one that is 1,000 years old. It is considered a protector of the village.

Grandfather Tree at Jilisan (Mountain) (1st picture) / Grandmother Tree at Jilisan (Mountain)

These trees are called "Grandfather" and "Grandmother" pine. They are 20 meters apart. The Grandmother tree is 20 meters high, 6 meters wide (trunk), and the branches are 12 meters wide. In front of the tree is Waun Village. The villagers regard the tree as a guardian diety. Accordingly, on the third day of the Lunar New Year, they hold a ceremony there.

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