Eom Hong-gil, Why Climb Mountains? "Seeing is Believing"

On the 23rd, mountaineer Eom Hong-gil appeared on KBS 1TV's 'Achim Madang' and revealed the reasons why he goes hiking. Photo by KBS 1TV

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Eom Hong-gil revealed the reason why he climbs mountains.

On the morning of the 23rd, mountaineer Eom Hong-gil appeared as a guest on the "Myeongbulheojeon" segment of KBS 1TV's "Achimmadang."

Eom Hong-gil said, "There are two types of people: those who have been to the Himalayas and those who have not. It cannot be expressed in words. Seeing is believing, and you have to go to understand. The moment you see it, the greatness of nature and the emotions it evokes cannot be described in words."

He continued, "Since I was young, I have lived in the mountains and loved them, so I learned the skills to climb and became immersed in that world. Because of that, I was not satisfied with domestic mountains and pursued higher peaks, which eventually led me to the Himalayas. I believe that because the mountains exist, I exist, and because I exist, the mountains exist. That is why I am climbing mountains even today," he explained.

When MC Lee Jeong-min asked, "I heard that your physical condition and aftereffects are severe due to numerous climbs," Eom Hong-gil explained, "My right ankle does not move even after surgery. Only my toes move. When climbing slopes, since my ankle does not move, I climb using only the front of my foot. My body wobbles and twists."

He added, "Even after that, I have climbed about ten 8,000-meter peaks, and I am still climbing mountains," expressing his unwavering passion for mountaineering.

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