Jeju Province

Jeju Province is South Korea’s southernmost province, comprising Jeju Island and nearby islands. Since 2006, its official name has been Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.

Jeju Island: A volcanic island in the Korea Strait and South Korea’s largest island. It contains most of the province’s land and population.
Tamna: An early kingdom centered on Jeju Island, known in Korean records from antiquity through the tenth century. It was Jeju’s distinct polity before the island was incorporated into Goryeo.
Jeju Island tourism: Travel to Jeju for its volcanic scenery, beaches, cultural sites, and outdoor recreation. Tourism is a major part of the province’s economy.
Jeju language: A Koreanic language variety traditionally spoken on Jeju Island and recognized by UNESCO as critically endangered. Its distinct vocabulary and speech traditions reflect Jeju’s historical separation.
Tsushima Island: A Japanese island group in the Korea Strait, between Kyushu and the Korean Peninsula. Tsushima and Jeju share a maritime setting shaped by Korea–Japan exchange.
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province: The official name of Jeju Province since 2006, reflecting its special administrative status. This is the province’s current legal name and governing form.
Goryeo: A Korean dynasty that ruled the peninsula from 918 to 1392. Goryeo brought Jeju under sustained central Korean rule.
Jeju Olle Trail: A network of marked walking routes around Jeju Island’s coastline and interior. The routes turn the island’s landscapes and villages into a signature visitor experience.
Jeju shamanism: Local religious practices centered on shamans, deities, ritual, and village traditions on Jeju Island. These practices sustain a distinctive spiritual and communal heritage.
Busan: South Korea’s major port city on the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula. Busan is a key mainland gateway for travel and trade with Jeju.

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