
Sadly, today marks the final episode of 'What’s Up in Jeju'. Over the past 1 year and 8 months, we’ve explored the diverse charms of Jeju. Let’s take a look back at some of the best moments and highlights from our journey together!
Mar 6, 2025
34 min

A special day to exploring the island and showcasing distinctive villages in Jeju!Let’s head to Sanyang-ri, a small rural village located on the western side of Jeju Island. First, we’ll explore ‘Art Lab. Sanyang’, a creative complex that repurposes an old school building. Next, we’ll take a walk through ‘Sanyang Keunkot’, which lies within the lush Gotjawal forest zone. Lastly, we’ll take a look at a book that documents the history of Sanyang-ri.
Feb 27, 2025
27 min

Today, we're visiting the 'My Dazzling Friends' exhibition. Meet the artworks created over the past year, both individually and together, by four close artist friends—a painter, a cartoonist, an illustrator, and a makeup artist!
Feb 20, 2025
30 min

The 'Tamna-guk Ipchun-gut' festival showcases various Jeju shamanic rituals performed to pray for prosperity and ward off misfortune in celebration of 'Ipchun (the beginning of spring)'.Welcome the New Year with us at the 'Tamna-guk Ipchun-gut' festival and join in wishing for new hopes together!
Feb 13, 2025
28 min

Today, we meet 89-year-old Jung Bumija, who has been making haenyeo diving suits for over 50 years.
We will hear her life story and take a closer look at the history and craftsmanship of haenyeo diving suits.
Feb 6, 2025
27 min

A special day to exploring the island and showcasing distinctive villages in Jeju!
Having ended last year at the westernmost point,
I’ll start the new year by traveling to the small easternmost village of Jongdal-ri in Jeju.
In Jongdal-ri, I’ll explore the history of Jeju’s first-ever salt flats
and meet Chun-ok Kim, a haenyeo (female diver), to hear her life story.
Jan 30, 2025
28 min

Participate in the 'Yoga-filled Jeju Eco Camp,' which combines environmental lectures, meditation, and color yoga,
and discover what makes yoga in Jeju so special.
Give your body and mind a well-deserved rest through yoga and meditation
—one of the most popular activities at vacation destinations!
Jan 23, 2025
28 min

Jeju Onggi (a traditional Korean earthenware pottery), made even more special using volcanic soil!
Visit the 'Jeju Pottery Village' again to experience Jeju Onggi,
purchase it directly, or enjoy traditional tea and sweets at 'Damhwahun,' where you can drink tea from Onggi.
Jan 16, 2025
16 min

Today, let's explore the public libraries across Jeju Island.
From the small village library 'Hankyung Library', to the seaside 'Aewol Library', and finally to 'Halla Library', the largest library in Jeju.
Let’s enrich our minds together while reading books in these wonderful libraries.
Jan 9, 2025
26 min

A special day to exploring the island and showcasing distinctive villages in Jeju!
We head to Dongil-ri in Jeju to stroll along the coastal walking trail and enjoy a stunning sunset.
Additionally, we learn about the traditional custom of "Daljip Burning" associated with Jeongwol Daeboreum.
We'll also visit Gamjeo Café, a unique spot created by renovating an old sweet potato starch factory,
as well as the local five-day market.
Jan 2, 2025
28 min
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