▲ This photo, provided by Deogyusan National Park, shows the first snow piled on Deogyusan National Park. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

▲ This photo, provided by Deogyusan National Park, shows the snowflakes on leaves. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

▲ This photo, provided by Deogyusan National Park, shows Korea's first snow on Deogyusan. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

The first snow has touched Deogyusan peak, a famous mountain in the North Jeolla Province, Tuesday. 

The Deogyusan National Park has announced that Korea's first snow has fallen on its peak, Hyangjeokbong (altitude of 1,614 meters) Tuesday morning. . 

The snowfall was 3cm thick at 9 a.m. 

As it is still snowing, the peak will soon be covered with white snow, 

Deogyusan means "virtuous and rich mountain." A gondola is installed to the top so climbers can go up the mountain even in winter. 

Over 20 meters of snowy-white ridges ripple like ocean waves to exert the beauty of pure white. 
 

The photos are provided by Deokgyusan National Park. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) 

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