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Last off-limit mountain trail near Cheong Wa Dae to open to public after nearly 60 years

The Presidential Security Service (PSS) will open a 1.32-kilometer-long mountain trail near the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae to the public, nearly six decades after it was designated off-limits, officials said Tuesday. The upcoming public opening of the trail in the southwestern part of Mount Bukak, located behind Cheong Wa Dae, marks the latest and final opening of the three major trails…

Last off-limit mountain trail near Cheong Wa Dae to open to public after nearly 60 years

The Presidential Security Service (PSS) has announced plans to open a 1.32-kilometer-long mountain trail near the presidential office of Cheong Wa Dae to the public after nearly six decades of being off-limits. This marks the final opening of the three major trails on Mount Bukak, with the northern and southeastern trails already accessible since 2020 and 2022, respectively.

Starting this Saturday, the public will have unrestricted access to the new southwestern trail, making Mount Bukak fully open to the public, according to PSS chief Hwang In-kwon.

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