Discover Jeju Island 2026

South Korea's largest island was formed by volcanic activity and, with Hallasan as well as numerous smaller satellite craters known as oreum, is home to a unique volcanic landscape protected as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

At 1,947 meters, South Korea's tallest mountain rises at the center of the island and can be climbed via several marked hiking trails, with the crater rim at the summit offering a breathtaking view across the entire island.

Jeju's traditional female divers dive without oxygen tanks for shellfish, sea urchins and octopus, and have been recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, even as this centuries-old tradition is increasingly dying out.

Alongside black volcanic beaches, the island also offers the spectacular Cheonjeyeon and Jeongbang waterfalls, the latter being the only waterfall in Asia that plunges directly into the open sea.

Jeju Airport ranks among the busiest airports in Asia and is served multiple times daily from Seoul as well as numerous other Korean cities in about one hour flight time.

South Korea's largest island was formed by volcanic activity and, with Hallasan as well as numerous smaller satellite craters known as oreum, is home to a unique volcanic landscape protected as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

At 1,947 meters, South Korea's tallest mountain rises at the center of the island and can be climbed via several marked hiking trails, with the crater rim at the summit offering a breathtaking view across the entire island.

Jeju's traditional female divers dive without oxygen tanks for shellfish, sea urchins and octopus, and have been recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, even as this centuries-old tradition is increasingly dying out.