Among thousands of mountains in korea mt seorak is one of the best with magnificent views from its peak the mountain was named seorak seol meaning snow and ak meaning big mountain because the snow does not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of whitetake a cable car going up toenjoythe breathtaking views this 8 hour tour also includes a visit to the bronze jwabul statue and the local sokcho marketand abai village