About Jeju
Jeju is an island located in south-west of the Korean Peninsula. It is the biggest island of Republic of Korea and strategically positioned connecting Continents (Russia, China) and Oceans (Japan, South-East Asia). Basalt rocks cover more than 90% area of this universal volcanic island and a universal recreational island with beautiful natural landscape received as a gift from nature. The island is oval-shaped with Halla Mountain in the centre stretching 73km from east to west and 41km from north to south.
UNESCO Bio Sphere Reserve
December 16, 2002, designated a World Biosphere Reserve on June 27, 2007 and registered as Korea’s first World Natural Heritage Property with the title of Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes.
Samda-do
It is regarded as Samda-do due to the abundance of stones, wind and women.
Sammoo-do
It is also known as Sammoo-do because there is no stealing, no beggars and no front gates.
Tamna
It had only one kingdom for 464 years, which gave it the name of Tamna.