The Korean Mountaineering League
An NGO dedicated to the ecological preservation of South Korea's Highlands
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The KML's New Season
The KML has kicked off its new season. This year we look forward to the continued support of our network of volunteers and organizations. Please contact us for information on how to help us in our work to protect the ecological splendor of South Korea's mountains.
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The Grand Canal: The Countdown has Begun
In a record low voter turnout, President Lee Myung-bak's Grand National Party has taken the majority of the seats in the National Assembly.The countdown for the final decision on President Lee Myung-bak's Grand Canal has begun. Protest of the Canal from the opposition and the common people must continue. Read more.
Saving Korea's Asiatic Black Bear Population
A great fight for Korean biodiversity is waging. The population of Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus), also known as moon bears, is in drastic decline. Archaic bear bile farms and poaching of the dangerously few wild bears left are still common in South Korea. The last few remaining wild bears live primarily in Mount Jiri, a signifcant mountain to Korean biodiversity and natural integrity.
Help the Moon Bears Organization make a difference in the lives of this amazing and important top level predator. Sign their petition, donate, or volunteer to assist them in their important work.
Learn the Minimal Impact Code - Environmentally Responsible Hiking.
The KML Counter
To date, the KML has properly
removed and disposed of 2,942 litres of trash and recyclables
from Korea’s mountains.
Did You Know?
All of the islands on South Korea’s west and south-west coasts are actually the summits of sunken ancient mountains.
When the current eastern mountains began to rise, the original western mountains sank into the Yellow Sea.
Taean Oil Spill
A recent article on Korea.net has provided good news that Taean has bounced back from the terrible ecological disaster that struck the area last December.
This is great news! Unfortunately, the article doesn't indicate clearly who gave the green light, nor does it mention any non-governmental reports on the status of the region. It says that the area is again pristine, but there is no mention of biodiversity, the prime determining factor in the health of an ecosystem.
The big talk in the article is that of the economy, and not of the ecology. Perhaps the region is once again economically sound. And the ecology?
We hope that the region has indeed bounced back, however we need more information.
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