Readily Accessible from the Korean Peninsula bordered with Russia and China and shares the Pacific Ocean with Japan, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia. Jeju is an international tourist destination with serene and enchanting natural sceneries. - East longitude: 126 degrees ~ 126 degrees - North latitude: 33 degrees ~ 34 degrees
- 1847.2(East-west distance-73Km, North-south distance-31Km) **The largest island of Korea
Mild climate never hitting the freezing point due to the oceanic temperate climate with four distinct seasons (due to Mt. Halla in the center, there is a large climate difference between the north and the south sides of the island)
Annual Average Temp.
16°C (Summer: 33.5°C, Winter: 1.0°C)
Average Precipitation
1,530mm
Wind speed
4.8m/sec
Temperate subtropical plants in low lands and high-altitude vegetation in the higher areas
- Agriculture focusing on tangerine farming - Developing domestic and foreign conference industries - Developing service industries such as lodging and tourism
559,747 people / 204,635 households
13,678,000 won
1USD = 932KRW (as of April 11, 2007, subject to change)
Jeju has been designated as a Free International City by the Korean government in December 2001 - Over $30 billion to be invested in tourism industries by 2011
Increased number of Visa-waiver countries (168 countries --> 180 countries)
Offers various incentives such as tax cuts for domestic and foreign investors - Medical, educational and high-tech industries also included as part of the investment promotion districts - Lowered the minimum investment level from: $10 million to $5 million - Extended local tax cut period: 5 years --> 10 years
18 foreign and domestic cities with over the population of 5 million within a 2-hour-flight distance - Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, etc.
21 daily non-stop domestic and overseas routes - 191 flights from 11 domestic routes, 14 flights from 10 overseas routes
Jeju has a Biosphere Reserve in the center of the island. Its core area is composed of Mt. Halla National Park, two rivers and three uninhabited islands. From a biological aspect, the island's biodiversity is regarded as a unique and valuable scientific resource. In addition, approximately 7,500 people reside in this Biosphere Reserve and make their livings in tourism, ranching and agricultural industries.
137 national treasures and approximately 1,800 wild plants
Jeju as a city of health and well-being designated by WHO (World Health Organization)
Various ecosystems are distributed on Mt. Halla depending on the altitude and home to endangered and native animal and plant species 'Haenyeo,' diving women, continue to cherish and pass on their unique profession, lifestyle and culture
There are 368 volcanically formed cinder cones called 'Oreum.' They are dispersed throughout Jeju (260 in the ) boasting an exotic scenery -Currently being screened to be listed as UNESCO World Natural Heritage [See box below]
Together with its beautiful scenic sights, Jeju possesses important geographical features related to volcanic activities and the resulting geologically interesting environments.
- Designated as an Island of World Peace by the Korean government in Jan. '05 - Region frequented by world leaders: President Clinton from USA, President Gorbachev of Russia, Chairman Jiang Zemin of China, Prime Minister Koizumi of Japan, just to name a few
- Historical asset of the Sammu ("three non-existences") spirit Jeju has always had a tradition of peace. The Sammu (three absences) spirit of having no thieves, gates and beggars, representing peace. In particular, after the historical lamentations of the 4??ident, which was the island's most tragic past in modern times, the people of Jeju overcame it with the commitment for peace strongly embedded in their hearts.
- Place for peace and interchange for the Korean peninsula and Northeast Asia Starting with the Korea-Russia summit talks in Jeju in 1991, then Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi, President Noh Moo-hyun and other heads of states had summit talks in Jeju, projecting the world the image of Jeju as an island of peace. In addition, Jeju is actively conducting programs for peace such as the 'Tangerine Drive for North Korea' and 'South and North Korea Peace Festival' since 1998 and 2003 respectively.
- Peace Exhibits: Center of Education and Research The Jeju Peace Forum, which has been held since 2001 biannually, is helping Jeju grow as a center of peace talks for Northeast Asia. Also, the Jeju International Peace Center, which commemorates the visit of world leaders to Jeju, was opened on September 22, 2006.
