Jeju Island

The volcanic island of Jeju sits like a gem in the South Sea of Korea and is the southernmost area of South Korea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest island in Korea and an important academic, cultural, tourist, and ecological region. Jeju Island is home to the best diving in South Korea and home to the famous Haenyeo, female divers of Jeju Island known for harvesting from the ocean since approximately 434 AD. Jeju Island diving boasts a myriad of colorful soft corals covering the rocky substrate, found in all shades of pink, yellow, green, and blue. There is also a wide variety of marine life to encounter, including many vibrant nudibranch species.

Unesco: Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
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Date: July 22

Mount Hallasan

Hallasan is a shield volcano on Jeju Island in South Korea. Its summit, at 1,947 m, is the highest point in the country. The area around the mountain is a designated national park, the Hallasan National Park. Hallasan is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, along with Jirisan and Seoraksan.The Hallasan Natural Reserve is a natural monument to South Korea and part of Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes UNESCO site.

Unesco: Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
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Date: Oct 20