The Jeju Weekly

30/05/2025

'Baby' haenyeo makes new waves

For centuries, women on South Korea's Jeju Island have dived deep into the sea to harvest seafood to provide for their families. Called "haenyeo," which literal

29/05/2025

Starbucks, known for its emphasis on face-to-face interaction with customers, is taking a bold step into the digital age by piloting self-service kiosks in select locations across South Korea and J...

20/05/2025

Jeju World Heritage Festival to open restricted UNESCO sites to public

The Jeju World Natural Heritage Village Preservation Association will host the 2025 World Heritage Festival program from July 4 to July 22, spanning 19 days.

29/04/2025

SK Telecom prioritizes USIM replacements over eSIM despite stock shortages

SK Telecom experienced a data breach, prompting customers to consider replacing their SIM cards, while offering a protection service for security.

23/04/2025

Jeju Island has made headlines by becoming the first region in South Korea to achieve a temporary RE100, covering 100% of its total electricity usage with renewable…

18/04/2025

Not long ago, the roe deer of Jeju Island were considered pests.

[News Penguin Jungwoo Lim] Not long ago, the roe deer of Jeju Island were considered pests. Farmers complained of ravaged crops, and in response, officials lab

11/04/2025

Archives on Jeju April 3 Uprising, Korea's postwar reconstruction inscribed on Unesco register

UNESCO honors Koreas Jeju Uprising, postwar efforts with listing

10/04/2025

Before you bid farewell to the series, here’s a look at the Jeju elements that made “When Life Gives You Tangerines” not only just a family story — but also a beautifully layered tribute to the island’s culture.

While the heartwarming family narrative took center stage in "When Life Gives You Tangerines," Jeju Island itself acts as another scene-stealer. With its breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage, the island became a character on its own.

08/04/2025

South Korea will hold presidential election on June 3 to replace ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol.

The government has set the date for the snap presidential election for June 3, 60 days after the Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to a vacancy in the top office.

01/04/2025

Starting this spring, both Korean and international passengers will be able to join cruises departing directly from the Jeju island without the need for international flights.🛳

Jeju will begin opering its first "semi-homeport" for cruise ships in May.

28/03/2025

Visit Jeju Heritage Year 2025 to commence April 1.

The Visit Jeju Heritage Year 2025 is set to kick off at the Jejumok Gwana Government Office, the filming location of the popular Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' and 24 other locations on the southern resort island next month, organizers said Friday.

26/03/2025

Helicopter crashes during South Korea's 'worst ever fires'

South Korea is struggling to contain wildfires ravaging the country’s southeast after more than two dozen blazes broke out over the weekend, killing four people and forcing thousands to evacuate.