Korea Autumn Foliage 2026 Guide: Peak Dates & Top 10 Spots

A stunning aerial view of Korea’s 2025 fall foliage peak season, with golden, red, and orange mountains covered in autumn colors.
Bottom line: Korea autumn foliage in 2026 starts on the high ridges of Seoraksan in late September, peaks across most of the country between mid-October and mid-November, and finishes in Seoul’s ginkgo-lined streets in the second week of November. Plan around three separate colour waves, not one.Table of Contents1. When Korea autumn foliage peaks in … Read more