Jugeumsan (Korean: 주금산; Hanja: 鑄錦山; Revised Romanization: Jugeumsan; McCune–Reischauer: Chugŭmsan) is a mountain located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The mountain’s terrain spans the jurisdictions of the cities of Pocheon and Namyangju as well as Gapyeong County. Jugeumsan has an elevation of 877.2 m (2,878 ft) above sea level.
Geography
Jugeumsan lies at coordinates 37°47′ N 127°16′ E (37.783° N, 127.267° E). The mountain is part of the broader range of peaks that characterize the central Korean peninsula’s low‑to‑mid‑altitude mountainous landscape. Its slopes are covered primarily by mixed forest, and the area is frequented by hikers and local visitors seeking recreational walking routes.
Name
The name “Jugeumsan” combines the Korean word “주금” (ju‑geum) with “산” (san), meaning “mountain.” The Hanja representation 鑄錦山 suggests a historical or literary origin, though specific etymological details are not extensively documented in widely available English‑language sources.
References
- Yu, Jeong‑yeol (2007). 한국의 산 여행 (Travel Guide to Korean Mountains). Seoul: 관동 상억연구회 (Kwandong). ISBN 978‑89‑958055‑1‑0.
- Wikipedia contributors. “Jugeumsan.” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugeumsan.