| Jeju-Nature’s
paradise in the north pacific |
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An Eden of recreation and leisure
Jeju Island is a world-class island-resort situated off
the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula where the North
Pacific Ocean meets the Yellow Sea. Gifted with a mild
subtropical climate, this scenic island is uniquely blessed
by nature. Its gentle-tempered, friendly people heartily
welcome you at every turn.
A world-acclaimed attraction, and a favorite of domestic guests
The eruption of Mt. Halla that took place approximately
25 thousand years ago created the crater lake, Baekrok-dam,
at the summit of the mountain. Mt. Halla rises at the
center of Jeju island, 1,950 m above sea level. The rest
of the island slopes down from its summit and is covered
with dark gray volcanic rocks and volcanic ash soil.
An "International
Free City" looking brightly into the future
Jeju Island has been officially designated as “International
Free City” where the exchange of human and material resources
and culture is given extensive freedom, and provided veritable
wings to this island. It is situated in its unparalleled
geopolitical location at the center of Northeast Asia,
and endowed with bountiful natural environment and tourist
resource assets. With this exceptional potential, supported
by a solid infrastructure, Jeju Island is well endowed
to accept the challenge as a nucleus of tourism and logistics
for the Northeast Asian and Pacific region in the 21st
century.