Spring is finally here, heralded by first blossoms
by Han Jun-gu·Yoo Na-hyunPosted : March 25, 2026, 17:37Updated : March 25, 2026, 17:37
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A train passes by forsythia in bloom at Eungbongsan Mountain in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 24, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, March 24 (AJP) - Spring arrives a little earlier in one corner of Seoul. Each year, Eungbongsan Mountain turns into a wash of yellow as forsythia blooms blanket the entire hillside.
A citizen views the Seoul skyline through a telescope at Eungbongsan Mountain in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 24, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Citizens take a walk at Eungbongsan Mountain in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 24, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Located in Seongdong-gu, Eungbongsan is a well-known sunrise and scenic spot in Seoul, attracting crowds each year as warmer weather brings the season’s first blossoms.
A train passes by forsythia in bloom at Eungbongsan Mountain in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 24, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
A citizen takes a photo of forsythia at Eungbongsan Mountain in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 24, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Climbing to the observation deck, visitors paused to photograph the hillside bathed in yellow, where forsythia blooms stretched across the view. Few places better capture the flower’s symbolism of hope, expectation and new beginnings.
Forsythia
Citizens rest on a walking path in front of Eungbongsan Mountain in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 24, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Seoul also offers a spot where visitors can fully take in another hallmark of spring — plum blossoms. Cheonggyecheon Hadong Plum Street in Seongdong-gu, the same district as Eungbongsan, has become a favored destination for viewing the delicate blooms.
Citizens take a walk at Hadong Plum Street in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 23, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Plum blossom
Plum trees bursting with buds line the Cheonggyecheon Stream, creating a striking springtime scene. Visitors of all ages paused to take photos, exchanging remarks such as “It’s beautiful” and “It feels like spring has arrived.” The street was formed after Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province donated the plum trees.
Citizens take photos of plum blossoms at Hadong Plum Street in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 23, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Citizens take a walk at Hadong Plum Street in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 23, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Spring is unfolding across Korea as the flowering season begins, with blooms spreading northward from warmer southern regions such as Jeju and Busan. Magnolia, red plum blossoms, forsythia and rapeseed are now in full display.
A citizen takes a photo of plum blossoms at Hadong Plum Street in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 23, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
A citizen poses for a photo with red plum blossoms at Hadong Plum Street in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, March 23, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
In Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province, a cornel cherry blossom festival is underway. Various spring flower festivals are approaching, including the azalea festival in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province in 3 days, the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival in Seoul in 9 days, and the rapeseed flower festival in Jindo County, South Jeolla Province in 15 days.
