Jeju City

Jeju City is the largest city on Jeju Island and the capital of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is the island’s main administrative, transport, and commercial center.

Jeju International Airport: Jeju Island’s main airport, serving domestic and international flights. The airport connects Jeju City directly with mainland South Korea and overseas destinations.
Tamna: A historical kingdom on Jeju Island that maintained relations with Korean states and neighboring regions. Tamna is the island polity that preceded Jeju City’s modern administrative role.
Jeju Island: A volcanic island in the Korea Strait and South Korea’s largest island. Jeju City occupies the island’s northern coast and serves as its principal urban center.
Haenyeo: Women divers of Jeju who harvest marine life through breath-hold diving, traditionally without breathing equipment. Haenyeo culture is visible in coastal communities and institutions around the city.
Port of Jeju: A seaport in Jeju City serving passenger ferries and maritime transport. Ferries make the city a major sea gateway to the island.
Jeju Province: A former province of South Korea that comprised Jeju Island before the island became a special self-governing province. The city served as the provincial capital before the 2006 administrative reorganization.
Seogwipo: A city on Jeju Island’s southern coast and the island’s other major urban center. Its southern location and tourism economy contrast with Jeju City’s northern administrative and transport role.
Jeju dialect: A variety of Korean traditionally spoken on Jeju Island, recognized for distinctive vocabulary and pronunciation. The dialect connects city life to a linguistic heritage distinct from mainland Korean.
Dongmun Market: A traditional market in central Jeju City selling local produce, seafood, and prepared food. The market anchors everyday commerce and food culture in the city center.
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province: A South Korean province with expanded administrative autonomy, established in 2006 and centered on Jeju Island. Jeju City is its capital and the province’s principal administrative center.

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