The prevailing negative sentiment has made it difficult to reverse the trend of declining tourist numbers, presenting challenges for Jeju Island that go beyond merely shifting perceptions.
Along with the economic downturn, which has resulted in decreased consumer spending on tourism, highly priced golf activities on Jeju have also taken a hit, with people choosing the relatively cheaper ...
Last year, it was between South Korea's capital, Seoul, and Jeju island, a tourist destination about 90km off the mainland. People come to take in the volcanic landscapes, picturesque waterfalls ...
Regarding the tourism industry, Rep. Yang Boo-nam of the Democratic Party of Korea and others pointed out, "Jeju Island was the No. 1 in travel satisfaction in 2016, but it plunged to 4th place in ...
On the island of Jeju, resourceful haenyeo 'sea-women' have braved riptides harvesting urchins and other shellfish to put food on the table. Born from volcanic fury, Jeju Island in the far south ...
the Seoul to Jeju Island air route is the busiest in the world with a staggering 11.1 million passengers making the trip in 2015. While the amount of tourists, theme parks and attractions may threaten ...