2010.3.5 Fri 15:17 Attractions | Accomodations | Hidden Jeju | Eco-tourism Convention News | ICC Jeju Films | Exhibitions | Food | Music | Traditional | Museum Golf | Marathons | Scuba Diving | Horse Riding | Hiking | Soccer | Fishing | Other Activities Education News | Global English Education City Environment News | UNESCO Heritage Sites | Green Energy | Climate Change JDC News | Foreign Investments | IT/BT | Business People Calendar | Forum | Multi-cultural Families | Exchange Students | English Teachers | Migrant Workers | Movies Anchored on Jeju Island Nik Brountas first came to Jeju Island more than 11 years ago and, in his own words, has “never looked back.” Now marrie... Environmental warriors It is a somewhat ironic critique of our current age that in seeking peace and serenity, Park Bum Joon and his wife... Community Calendar: No. 20 (Feb. 26-Mar. 16) The 4th Hueree Apricot Flower Early Spring Festival Until March 1, 2081 Sillye, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo City The festival... Community Calendar: Issue 19 (Feb. 12 ~ Feb. 28) 2010 Tiger Art Exhibit Until Feb. 17, Lee Jung Seop Gallery, Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo City The 2010 Tiger Art Exhibit featu Community Calendar: Issue 18 (Jan. 31-Feb. 20) Lee Jung Seop Creative Art Studio, Seogwi-dong, Seogwipo City Exhibition until Feb. 7, open studios until Jan. 31 and Fe Events My Jeju Photo Through the Lens This image won first prize in the February Korea Press Photojournalists’ Association competition. Photo by Lee Seung Chul of Halla Ilbo My Jeju Photo Women modeling traditional galot clothing at an event held by the Seogwipo Five-Day Market Association. Photo courtesy Cherishing the crater Sara Oreum stands 1,324.7 meters above sea level, and rises for 150 meters to embrace the crater lake on its summit. Commanding the lava tubes What was it like when volcanoes erupted on Jeju Island? It may have been like the creation with flaming lava erupting and... Cover Photo - Morning haenyo This image won second prize in a Jeju tourism photography contest, sponsored by Seogwipo City. A visa to do what? A great number of foreign residents on Jeju Island came here as English teachers and holders of E2 visas. We all know of English-speakers who do tutoring outside of their workplace or contracts, and most of us know such “privates” contravene immigration law. But with most information given to new teachers... Ride the wind Hardy sailors welcome winter weather While other residents of Jeju Island spend a 4-degree Satur-day sitting comfortably inside their floor-heated apartments wearing multiple layers of sweaters and sipping honey-citrus tea, members of the Jeju Windsurfing Club slide on 5-millimeter thick semi-dry wetsuits... Korea’s beverage of choice Brewer touts benefits of makgeolli The weekend is finally here! After five strenuous days of pushing paper or teaching, it is time to unwind with a drink. Will it be a gin and tonic perhaps? A tall, cold beer or some shots of Soju? A swinging good time Unknown to those treading the noisy streets above near Jeju City Hall, a different world lies just around the corner and down the stairs, where personal inhibitions and cultural taboos are checked at the door. This is the world of Swing Island, an island surrounded not by water... Part Two - A diplomat visits, 1895 With a “friendly crowd at [their] heels,” Wilkinson and his translator made their way through the city to the prefect’s residence. Wilkinson was rather surprised by the reception he received by the common islanders. A Jeju artist in London There is something about Jeju Island which leaves an indelible mark on those who leave it. Natives and foreigners alike are seemingly drawn back to... Heavenly tastes in blissful surroundings Since I returned to Jeju several months ago, I have resisted friends and colleagues when they have, many times, tried to take me to a particular temple food restaurant. Mixed marriage Patience is key to bridging differences Rona Grace Eboseo Limsiaco is the Filipino wife of Park Chang Yop and the mother of two biracial children. Originally from Negros Occidental, Philippines, she has lived... Keeping it local Brewer retrains Jeju palates Boris de Mesones has taken the phrase “keep it local” and made Modern Times bar and brewery a success. So much so that de Mesones has opened... Lights from the past Stone towers guided seafarers home A fishing lamp is a flame in the ocean and a must for fishers and sailors. But, before elec-tricity was used aboard ships, working at sea at night was a struggle with... The hospitality of strangers Surfing the world, one couch at a time It takes a certain type of person to invite complete strangers to stay in your home, so it’s not surprising that those Jeju residents who are members of the couch-surfing community... A trail of self-reflection If hiking were an Olympic sport, Korea might dominate the podium, probably with a Jeju native claiming the gold medal. This is in part due to the Olle walking trails which have transformed the island into a trekker’s haven with 15 routes... Physical environment plays little role in JGEC location Chaperoned by the loyal presence of Mount Halla in the distance and tightly hugged by natural gotjawal forests, the future site of the Jeju Global Education City is less... Mixing work and pleasure Olle trails offer perfect opportunity for corporate reflection A recent Korean Tourism Organization poll, taken in the last two months of 2009, determined the Jeju Olle Walking trails to be the most desirable destination in South Korea. Meeting the mountain The rain began on Wednesday night, or at least at sea level it was rain. Snow was falling higher up on Halla Mountain as I left my room at the Lotte Hotel hoping to find... The land of ‘freeconomics’ Barter economy is disguised as free gifts I always knew that multiplex theaters have long had a special relationship with credit card companies in Korea. What I didn’t know is that cinema goers need to look up... Festivals (Feb.-April) on Jeju Island Festivals (Feb.-April) on Jeju Island Wake to a different era All paths lead to the top “Forest of Life, Gotjawal” Jeju’s “foreigner friendly” hospitals Book Review Science made easy When I first picked up “Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes,” by Park Bum Joon, I expected an informative text about Jeju... Governor will not stand again The incumbent governor of Jeju would not run for the next election... Jeju to host 15th Marathon Festival The 15th Jeju Marathon Festival will take place from 9 a.m. on June 13... Foreign Culture Learning Center to open in May A new Foreign Culture Learning Center will be established in Shin Jeju and is expected to take a leading role in introducing... Jeju to host international bike challenge Jeju Island is scheduled to host its first major international bike... New Year, new team As Jeju residents around the island celebrate the arrival of 2010 and make plans for the year ahead, we at The Jeju Weekly... Lost in translation Being of Maori descent, the indi-genous race of Aotearoa/New Zealand, I find myself quite at ease with the acceptance... Cable car controversy Anyone arriving on Jeju with a business mind can take one look at the island and see dollar signs and opportunity. Jeju looks ahead to 2012 When Jeju was announced as the venue for the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress on Nov. 26 in Switzerland, Kim Yang Bo... Sites of slaughter Charles Chaill e-Long: In the footprints of Kublai Khan, Part 6 Village of humble roots Tiger, tiger, burning bright Learning at home Jeju Weekly welcomes any contributions from readers. Please contact us at webmaster@jejuweekly.com for your contributions. 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