Jeju was recognized for its significance and designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 2002, a World Natural Heritage in 2007, and a Global Geopark in 2010. Earning all three UNESCO natural science titles is an unprecedented achievement globally, which shows that Jeju is a treasure with priceless environmental assets that must be protected by all. In 2016, the Culture of Jeju Haenyeo was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This book introduces a total of 100 representative places, divided into 8 parts. The history, culture, traditions, customs, and foods of Jeju are also introduced in the section, More About Jeju. In the first part, the most beautiful scenery of Jeju Island, called Ten Greatest Sights of Jeju is introduced. In addition, all seven Hallasan Mountain trail courses are introduced in the Annex. All GPS coordinates, latitudes, and longitudes are included, so that readers can easily find locations on Google Maps.
He is a native of Jeju, who was born, raised, and still lives on the island.
After establishing the goal of sharing the beauty and value of Jeju Island with people around the world, he decisively resigned from his job and devoted himself to introducing and promoting Jeju Island. As the first step toward this goal, he wrote the book [JEJU TRAVEL].
Day and night, he continues to productively worry about the best ways to introduce and promote the beauty and value of Jeju Island all over the world.