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[Graphic News] Hiking accidents peak in October

· By Nam Kyung-don
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Hiking accidents in South Korea peak in October, as fall foliage draws crowds of people to mountain trails, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The country recorded 28,624 hiking accidents from 2022 to 2024, including 3,542 in October, which also saw the highest number of casualties at 2,364, the m…

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