Knowra Jeju Island Jeju Island Jeju is a volcanic island and South Korea’s largest island, lying south of the Korean Peninsula. Its landscape centers on Hallasan and includes lava tubes, coastal cliffs, and distinctive local traditions.
Hallasan : A shield volcano and South Korea’s highest mountain, rising near the center of Jeju Island. Its summit and slopes form the island’s dominant volcanic landmark.
Jeju Language : A Koreanic language variety traditionally spoken on Jeju, distinct enough to be difficult for many mainland Korean speakers to understand. It preserves a distinctive strand of the island’s cultural identity.
Jeju Olle Trail : A network of walking routes following Jeju’s coastline, villages, and inland landscapes. Its paths link volcanic scenery with everyday island settlements.
Udo : A small island off Jeju’s eastern coast, known for volcanic terrain and coastal scenery. This nearby island extends Jeju’s volcanic landscape into the surrounding sea.
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes : A UNESCO World Heritage property protecting representative volcanic features of Jeju, including lava tubes. The designation recognizes the geological features that define much of Jeju’s landscape.
Haenyeo : Women divers of Jeju who harvest marine life through breath-hold diving, often without scuba equipment. Their work reflects a maritime livelihood shaped by Jeju’s surrounding waters.
Jeju Island Tourism : The travel industry centered on Jeju’s natural attractions, cultural sites, and resort destinations. Tourism is a major force shaping how the island is visited and developed.
Jusangjeolli Cliff : A coastal formation of near-hexagonal basalt columns on Jeju, created as lava cooled and contracted. Its geometric columns make volcanic cooling visible at the shoreline.
Manjanggul Lava Tube : A large lava tube in Jeju’s Geomunoreum lava-tube system, formed by flowing basaltic lava. It is one of the island’s best-known examples of underground volcanic architecture.
Jeju Uprising : A 1948–1949 rebellion and government counterinsurgency on Jeju that caused extensive civilian deaths. The violence profoundly shaped the island’s modern history and collective memory.
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