There are numerous examples of people's resistance against unfair oppression and power throughout history in the month April. One of them is Jeju 4.3, which is an indispensable part of Jeju's history. With an estimated death toll of 60,000 to 80,000 people, it is considered to be the second most dea
Recently, Jeju Island's first private literature center, Yukpil Literature Center Jeju, opened. To commemorate the opening, the literature center will hold a commemorative exhibition from March 15 to April 20. The exhibition will showcase the handwritten letters, poems, manuscripts, and other works
JNU Campus is exceptionally green due to its unique natural environment according to its geographical location. Jeju is located on the continents of the Northern Hemisphere's mid-latitude region, so it has climatic characteristics while the seasonal changes are clear, and the winter is relatively wa
Jeju has a unique toilet culture called “dotongsi” that sets it apart from the rest of Korea. In Korea.each region has its own livestock industry, and Jeju in particular raises a lot of pigs compared to other livestock, which is related to dotongshi.According to a video provided by the Jeju Museum,
Camellia is one of the representatives of winter Jeju, but it also contains other symbols. As the camellia’s blooming season comes, there are many places and festivals where you can see camellia flowers, such as the Hueari Camellia Festival and Camellia Hill. Camellia's flower blooms in winter so it
The Jeju Tourism Organization is holding the "Sinsan Dochaebi Light Festival" from 18:00 to 22:00 every day from October 21st to November 19th. Road lighting continues from the Jeju Literature Center Intersection to the Folk Natural History Museum. In addition, various performances and game events w
Most people have never heard of Mondol Beach. Mong-dol is defined in the Korean dictionary as a round stone that is flawless. Mong-dol beaches are full of such stones, and there are many of them in South Korea, there are two main ones in Jeju. One of them is Aljakji Beach which is the most famous in
Jeju Island is currently introducing a “disposable cup deposit system”to promote a resource-cycle society. However, this system applies to 105 brands with over 100 franchises and approximately 38,000 cafes. Private cafes are exempt however, making efforts like deposits and encouraging the use of per
As the West has Greco-Roman mythology, Korea has the myth of Dangun. This myth is about a deity but it is not a historical fact. This concept is so popular that October 3rd has been designated as a National Foundation Day in Korea, called Gaecheonjeol. This is the summary about the Dan-gun story.Onc
Jeju has caused a controversy by introducing an "entrance tax" for visitors to the island. Popular tourist attractions around the world are charging tourism taxes, admission fees, and environmental costs. Most of them work to prevent over-tourism or save the cultural heritage of places where polluti
“Public Education Stop Day” was designated on September 4, which also happened to be the 49th Day Ceremony of the Seoi Elementary School teacher’s death. People came from all around the nation to show their respect for the deceased teacher and to get behind the reinstatement of educational authority
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Tourism Organization, announced on June 17 that it will promote "Travel Month 2023" during the month of June. The theme of this year's Travel Month is “Korea is on a Great Trip”.It is meant to encourage people to complete their own
How the world changes! Over the past generation, what was known as “international health” has given way to "global health". This change in terminology, while not yet universal, reflects a profound change in perspective. No longer can countries and institutions see health as a concern limited by nati
Antisemitism, also known as anti-Jewish sentiment, is a form of prejudice and discrimination that has been on earth even before Christ. It is characterized by hostility, hatred, or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their Jewish heritage or religious beliefs. The origins of antise