The Korea Times
Seoul’s Mount Gwanak, which straddles the city’s Gwanak District and Gwacheon in Gyeonggi Province, has quietly become a new “it place” for young Koreans, drawing steady streams of MZ (millennial and Gen‑Z) hikers in search of sweeping views, good vibes — and what some call a little extra luck. The shift began after a feng shui‑style fortune‑teller appeared on a popular TV program and told viewers, “If your luck is blocked, go to Mount Gwanak.” The mountain suddenly became a hot new destination, with the fortune‑teller adding that “it has such strong energy that people say if you make the same wish three times there, it will come true.” Online and across social media platforms, posts and videos of people “confirming” their visits spread quickly, bringing a sharp rise in hikers. Many young visitors in their 20s and 30s began showing up, to the point that some now wait about an hour in line at the summit just to take a photo. “It’s true I came because it’s trending on Instagram, but hiking is easy to get into in Korea and I’ve always liked it,” said
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