What's up in Jeju

As Jeju Island's population is steadily increasing and the number of tourists are hitting record numbers, Save Jeju Bada is tackling the growing trash problem head-on. The non-profit organization organizes regular beach clean-ups to clean up Jeju's beaches.

Marado Island is a small islet off the southern coast of Jeju Island and is the southernmost point of South Korea. Today, we take a visit to this quaint island and visit some of the iconic sites.

JDC's sponsorship program for local communities puts funds directly into the pockets of local businesses to help boost the town's economy. The town of Harye-1-ri has a unique immersive theater program that has scaled up and grown thanks to the incentive program.

Route330 is an incentive program for start-up companies that are in the IT and BT industries. The program collaborates with MYSC and KAIST to offer consulting, mentorship and resources to help kick-start or scale up businesses.

The Green Tea Maze Park is Jeju Island's first privately owned green tea farm, and it is also open to the public as a maze park. Find out more about how Jeju's green tea industry evolved.

The 5-Day Traditional Market isn't one that's unique to Jeju, but what you can buy at one in Jeju certainly is! Check out what you can buy and eat at a traditional market in Jeju that you can't get anywhere else in Korea.

Hakuda PR Agency works closely with JDC in letting the public know about the different projects that JDC is working on.  Today, we take a sneak peek into the mind behind the firm and the future of JDC.

The Ipchungut is an ancient ritual in Jeju that dates back to the Tamna Kingdom. Today, we visit the annual Ipchungut festival to learn about the origins, history, and significance of this important part of Jeju's culture.

Today we take a look at the JDC Duty Free Shop which was founded in 2002 as a result of the initiative to launch Jeju Island as a Free International City. Open to both international and domestic travelers in Korea, the shop offers up to 60% off market prices.

For 500 years, Jeju Island served as a place of exile, hosting hundreds of exiles from the mainland. Today we delve deeper into the history of it while also looking at one of the most famous exiles of Jeju Island, Chusa Kimjeonghui.

In this episode, we take a look at traditional Jeju foods and liquor while also looking deeper into the culture and history of where they came from.

We visit the Jeju Horse Park to learn about the history and cultural significance of Jeju's very own native breed of horses, the Jejuma.

Dongbaekdongsan located in Jocheon-eup, Jeju, is one of 5 designated Ramsar Wetland sites on the island. It is the only one also located within the Gotjawal, making it truly one-of-a-kind.

The Jeju Olle Trails is a network of hiking trails that go around the entire coast of Jeju. It also includes some walking trails of islets off the coast of Jeju. Founded in 2007, the Olle Trails have become a popular attraction by both locals and tourists alike.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history of Jeju mandarins. An interview with a curator from the Jeju Citrus Museum offers us a look into how the citrus fruit shaped Jeju's economy.

In this episode, we visit the Jeju Folk Village in Pyoseon-myun on the southeastern coast of Jeju Island. The Folk Village highlights what a Jeju traditional village would have looked like in 1890 using authentic cultural relics.

JDC has held their 2nd annual Young Leaders Forum in collaboration with international organizations including UNESCO and UN Habitat. YLF is a platform for young people to come together to learn and discuss issues concerning youth & employment, peace, and environment.

In this episode, we talk about 3 artists with ties to Jeju Island and their contributions to Korean art: Lee Walchong, Byun Shiji, and Lee Jung-seop.

In this episode, we visit the Dolbitna School of Jeju Stone Culture where we learn about the different ways the people of Jeju traditionally used stones.  We also have an update from JDC's Global Education City where we visit the GEC Farmer's Market, a community outreach event.

Jeju Island has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark with 13 geosites on the island. The star of today's show is Manjanggul Lava Tube, a 7.6km long lava tube that is home to the world's tallest lava column.

The Gotjawal Forest is a distinct forest unique to Jeju Island. There are 4 gotjawal regions in Jeju, and in this episode, we visit Hwansang Forest Park located in the Jeoji-ri Gotjawal on the western side of the island.

Today we have a talk with Manager Dongso Yoo at the Performance Innovation Department and Manager Min Kyung Kim at the Global Education City department. JDC's work with corporate social responsibility (CSR) is discussed, and we find out all about the past, present and future of the GEC.

The Haenyeo Museum was founded to preserve the legacy of the esteemed haenyeo, an integral part of Jeju's culture and history. We take a look at how the haenyeo came to be, the daily life of a haenyeo, and how these renowned female sea divers harvest the sea.

The Young Leaders Forum is an annual forum sponsored by the JDC that aims to foster discussion and dialogue. It addresses 3 main themes: Peace, Environment, and Youth & Employment. Young people from all over the world are invited to take part and learn from industry experts, while also being given the chance to voice their thoughts and concerns.

Founded in 2001, the Jeju National Museum is on a mission to "collect, preserve, and research a wide range of archival materials and cultural assets related to the history and culture of Jejudo Island". In this episode, we take a tour of the museum and learn about Jeju's long history starting from its inception 1.8 million years ago.