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The Korea Forest Service National Institute of Forest Science (NIFoS) announced plans to expand weekday free visits to Hongneung Forest, a research forest with over 100 years of preserved history, starting March 21, 2026, Saturday. This initiative is part of NIFoS’s efforts to promote the historical, environmental, and ecological value of Hongneung Forest through various preparations.
NIFoS is preparing for the weekday openings by selecting the ‘Eight Scenic Spots of Hongneung’ and installing safety trails for visitors. The Eight Scenic Spots include Hongneung Hill where Empress Myeongseong’s tomb is located, the 133-year-old oldest pine tree, the tallest tree in Korea confirmed as the Noble Poplar, Pungsan fir and trees from Wonsan in North Korea, and the Northern Scaly Thrush research site with a special connection between South and North Korean ornithologists.
Park Chan-yeol, Director of the Urban Forest Research Center at NIFoS, stated that the expansion of weekday free visits will commence with the blooming of cherry blossoms next year. Visitors will be able to experience the vibrant seasons of the urban forest, starting with spring flowers such as Forsythia, Adonis, and Yoshino cherry.