KATHMANDU: At the age of 22, South Korean climber Dogyeong Kwon has successfully scaled Mt. Ama Dablam, claiming to become the youngest South Korean to summit the 6,814-metre peak.

According to the Kwang Woon Alpine Club OB, 22-year-old South Korean mountaineer Dogyeong Kwon successfully reached the summit of Mt. Ama Dablam at 10:00 AM on 28 October 2026 as a member of the 2026 Kwang Woon Alpine Club OB Ama Dablam (6,814m) Expedition.

Based on historical mountaineering records currently available, Kwon is believed to be the youngest South Korean climber to have successfully summited Mt. Ama Dablam, according to Wongchhu Sherpa, Managing Director at Trekking Camp Nepal, which handled the expedition locally.

“Further verification of historical climbing records is underway to establish this achievement officially,” Sherpa said.

If confirmed, this would represent a significant milestone in South Korean mountaineering history.

The expedition was organized and managed by Trekking Camp Nepal Pvt. Ltd. under a climbing permit issued by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nepal, on 13 October 2026.

The five-member South Korean expedition team departed Kathmandu on 15 October 2026 and headed to the Khumbu region for the Ama Dablam expedition.

The expedition team consisted of the following members: Seo Woosuk (62), Team Leader; Cheonsoo Kim (57), Expedition Member; Dogyeong Kwon (22), Expedition Member; Jeonghun Yeo (28), Expedition Member; and Youngsung Lim (60), Expedition Member.

The expedition received important technical and mountaineering support from Nepali Sherpa climber Dawa Furi Sherpa, Wongchhu said, adding that his experience, dedication, and contribution played an important role in supporting the team’s mountaineering activities and the overall progress of the expedition.

Nepal is internationally recognized as one of the world’s premier mountaineering destinations, attracting climbers and adventure enthusiasts from across the globe.

International expeditions such as this contribute to strengthening tourism and mountaineering relations between Nepal and South Korea. They also highlight Nepal’s rich Himalayan heritage and the outstanding skills, experience, and contributions of Nepali Sherpa climbers to the international mountaineering community.

“Trekking Camp Nepal is honoured to have organized and managed this international expedition. The company extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dogyeong Kwon on his successful ascent and expresses sincere appreciation to all expedition members and the supporting Nepali Sherpa climbing team,” Sherpa said.