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| World Natural Heritage ‘Jeju-Island’ |
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| Located southwest of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island is a popular tourist destination among domestic and international travelers alike for its beautiful and pristine natural scenery. The island is home to a number of UNESCO-designated World Natural Heritage sites such as Manjanggul Cave and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, as well as distinct tourist attractions like the numerous oreums (Jeju dialect for small volcanic cones) scattered around the island. Apart from its stunning natural environment, Jeju is also known for dishes made with fresh and savory local products and seafood, offering both visual and palatable pleasure for visitors to the island. |
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| Samda-do |
Sammoo-do |
Tamna |
| 三多島 |
三無島 |
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| It is regarded as Samda-do due to the abundance of stones, wind and women. |
It is also known as Sammoo-do because there is no stealing, no beggars and no front gates. |
It had only one kingdom for 464 years, which gave it the name of Tamna. |
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| Main Attractions |
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| Mt. Halla, the highest holy
mountain in South Korea |
Geomun Oreum Lava Tube System,
9 lava tubes |
Seongsan Ilchulbong, oreum of
the rising sun |
Yongduam, a rock that resembles
a dragon's head |
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| Weather Four Distinct Seasons |
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SPRING
Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm and sunny. Various flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover the nation's mountains and fields during this time. |
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SUMMER
Summer lasts from June to early September. It is a hot and humid time of the year. By June the average temperature is over 20°C (68°F) Monsoon rains usually begin around the end of June and last until mid-to-late July. August is hot and humid. |
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AUTUMN
Autumn lasts from September to November, and produces mild weather. October's vivid gold and vibrant reds create a colorful panorama. It is the best season to visit Korea. |
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WINTER
Winter lasts from December to mid-March. It can be bitterly cold during this time due to the influx of cold Siberian air. Heavy snow in the northern and eastern parts of Korea makes for favorable skiing conditions. |
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| Korean Alphabet Hangul |
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Hangul was invented in 1443, during the reign of King Sejong. It is composed of 10 vowels and 14 consonants. Hangul has 11 complex vowels, 5 glottalized sounds, and 24 basic Hangul letters. The chart below represents the 24 Hangul letters and their romanized equivalents. The Hunminjeongeum, a historical document which provides instructions to educate people using Hangul, is registered with UNESCO as World Documentary Heritage. UNESCO awards a ‘King Sejong Literacy Prize', every year in memory of the inventor of Hangul. |
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| Korean Food Kimchi & Bulgogi |
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Kimchi is a pungent, fermented dish generally consisting of cabbage or turnip seasoned with salt, garlic, green onions, ginger, red pepper and shellfish. It is low in calories and cholesterol and very high in fiber. It is also very nutritious. In fact, it is richer in vitamins than apples. Had the individual who coined the well-known saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" been Korean, perhaps he would have said "Some kimchi a day keeps the doctor away." |
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The word bulgogi is commonly translated as Korean barbecue, though it literally means "fire meat" as bul is "fire" or gogi is "meat". Beef is most often identified with bulgogi, but even pork, chicken, lamb, squid and octopus, for example, can be cooked bulgogi style as bulgogi, like barbecue, is a method of cooking. For the most common beef bulgogi, thin slices of meat, usually tenderloin, are marinated in a sauce made of soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds and other seasonings, and then cooked over a charcoal grill, usually at the table. The grilled beef slices can be eaten as it is or wrapped in lettuce along with slices of fresh garlic and green pepper and a dab of soybean paste, red pepper paste, or a mixture of the two, all of which are rich in vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting substances. |
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| Electricity |
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The standard electricity supply is 220 volts AC/60 cycles. Most hotels may provide outlet converters for 110 and 220 volts. Participants are recommended to check with the hotel beforehand. |
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President: Seok-Jin Yoon