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[Photos and videos] Jeju Issues
Editor’s note: Jeju has a vibrant political and news culture. The island’s population is only about 500,000, but there are six large local n
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[Sports] Dive right in, the water's fine
Jeju Island is blessed with an abundance of beautiful beaches for swimming. From Hyeopjae and adjoining Geumneung Beaches in the west to Pyo
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[Photos and videos] Island rain
▲ Yeongsil Rain Waterfall, on the southwest face of Mt. Halla, can be seen only when the rain falls in abundance. For more on the seasonal w
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[Education] From the ground up
A ground-breaking ceremony was held on Aug. 4 at the site of North London Collegiate School Jeju — the first foreign school that will
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[MICE] Tangerines with a twist
How many ways can you think of to eat a tangerine? One? Two? Well, Hong Oh Sung, the chairman of Fresh Jeju Inc. came up with a way to utili
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[MICE] Profits, problems heat up climate
To some, global warming is a blessing. Melting Arctic ice is opening up the North Pole to drilling. Over 400 billion barrels of crude oil is
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[MICE] Officer Quinn, cloned police dog
On March 16, 2007, nine-year-old Yang Ji Seung was abducted on her way home from a private learning institute in Seogwipo City. What ensued
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[MICE] A test of Korean self-governance
On July 1, 2010 Jeju celebrated its fourth year as a special self-governing province. For many foreigners that call Jeju home, at least temp
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[MICE] Peace in a ‘string of pearls’
Seafarers and historians alike know the Pacific Ocean frequently fails to live up to its tranquil name. Sailors on its surface often encount
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[Local news] T-Money users increase
The provincial government announced that more passengers on Jeju’s public bus system are using pre-paid transportation cards, also known as
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[Local news] Construction of naval base on hold
The construction of the strategic naval base on the southern side of Jeju Island has again come to another standstill. On Aug. 2 the Jeju pr
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[Local news] Typhoon slams into Jeju
A severe weather warning was issued on the morning of Aug. 10 as typhoon Dainmu — meaning goddess of lightning and thunder in Chinese
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[Photos and videos] Through the Lens
▲ A shot from the Second Jeju World National Heritage International Photography Competition. Photo by Bang Rok Jin
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[Photos and videos] Last one in...
▲ Local elementary school students take a cool swim near Sungsan, in the east of the island. Photo by Brian Miller
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[Photos and videos] D-44 Big Swim - Wrap Up
A really huge thank you to all those that came to see us off The swim went well - stayed in the deeper water so was able to do the 10kms tri
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