VISIT JEJU

Ojo Port

A secluded port at Ojo Village

Gat Exhibition Hall

Place Where You can Learn and Experience Cultural Heritage

Wollasa Temple

A Buddhist temple and cultural heritage in Sinhyo-dong, Seogwipo City

The Mothers of the Sea: Culture of Jeju Haenyeo Cultural Heritage>

While exploring Jeju Island along the sea shore, you may find some people wearing black diving suits and diving in the sea. These people are a special type of professional female divers called haenyeo. They are actually known as 'Mothers of the Sea'.

Gifting the culture and traditions of Jeju Island: 5 perfect traditional gifts and souvenirs

Jeju natives are proud of their culture and heritage, and you can see that in the art and foods that they produce. You can find beautiful and earthy cultural artifacts that have stood the test of time. Some traditional items you can take back with you include the Jeju onggi (earthenware pottery), traditional snacks, rice cakes and rice wine. Whatever your preferences are, you are sure to find something to gift to friends and loved ones back home. And don’t forget to get something for yourself!

Finding Sumbi - Haenyeo: Mothers of Jeju

As you walk along the winding path of a wide-open beach, an oddly soft yet sharp sound bounces across the waves. You look around to see who is making this high-pitched whistle, but there’s no one around. As you continue to look for the source, you hear the whistle again.

Getting to know Jeju