The Korean Peninsula sits on complex tectonic boundaries and, while less volcanically active than nearby island arcs, it still features notable volcanic landmarks that shape local landscapes and histories. One volcano in particular dominates regional studies and cultural references.
There are 1 Active Volcanoes in North Korea, ranging from Paektu to Paektu. Entries are kept simple and comparable — organized with the columns Status,Last eruption (year),Coordinates (lat, long) — and for this single-item list Paektu is shown as both the first and last example; you’ll find below.
Is Paektu still considered active and when did it last erupt?
Paektu (Baekdu) is generally classified as an active volcano: its most famous major eruption occurred around 946 CE (the “Millennium eruption”), and while there haven’t been recent large eruptions, scientists have observed intermittent signs of unrest and continue to monitor the caldera and surrounding seismicity.
Active Volcanoes in North Korea
| Name | Status | Last eruption (year) | Coordinates (lat, long) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paektu | Active; historical eruption and recent seismicity | 946 | 42.01, 128.06 |
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Paektu
Straddling the China–North Korea border, Paektu is the peninsula’s best-known active volcano. Its large 946 CE eruption marks it as historically active; recent seismic swarms and gas emissions suggest ongoing unrest. Hazards include ash, lahars, and cross-border impacts; monitoring is limited.
