Korean Alpine Federation team attempt unclimbed peak near Kangchenjunga
A seven-member team from the Korean Alpine Federation (KAF) is attempting what may be the first ascent of Sato Peak, a little-known summit in Nepal’s Kangchenjunga region. Led by veteran climber An Chi-young, the expedition includes Euijoon Lee, Hyungwook Choi, Jiho Choi, Jongmin Baek, Sangkug Lee and Seoyeong Bae. Nepal’s tourism authorities said the team plans to climb in alpine style, without the support of Sherpas, making the expedition a technically demanding and self-sufficient ascent. The KAF said its members had undergone extensive training, but did not provide details of their preparations, climbing route or summit strategy. Sato Peak —…