Geumjeongsanseong Fortress ; Walking along the walls of the fortress felt like stepping into another era.

The East Gate marks the beginning of the trail — and the moment you quietly leave the ordinary world behind.

Everyday life lay far below beneath the mountain ridges.

I took this photo while imagining the turbulent centuries these walls must have witnessed.

The gentle trail leading toward Godangbong Peak, the highest point of Geumjeongsanseong, felt calm and almost timeless.

Around Godangbong Peak, it was hard to say goodbye to the mountain, but I finally started the descent after taking a few last photos.