▲ Shim Eun Kyun. Photo by Jon Walker After a few weeks of finicky winter weather, conditions were finally favorable for shooting an outdoor scene for the drama “Kuhsang [Great Merchant] Kim Man

▲ LG’s retro television, Serie 1. Photo courtesy LG Is the recession boosting television viewing? According to the Nielsen Three Screen Report for the fourth quarter of 2009, the average America

▲ From left, JDC chief director Byon Jong Il, NLCS chairwoman of governors Helen Stone and headmistress Bernice Stone sign the agreement to establish an NLCS school in the Jeju Global Educ

▲ Kim Soon Sil is director of the Hongik Center, the only orphanage on Jeju from which children can be adopted. Photo by Darryl Coote Since the Korean War, the adoption of thousands of Korean children

▲ A Korean official. Photo courtesy Terry Bennet "Caught in Time" In mid-September 1878, a powerful typhoon struck the southern coast of Japan wreaking havoc upon the shipping industry in th

▲ A walker enjoying views of Jeju from the new olle trail on Gapado on the day of its opening. Photo by Daniel Kojetin Everyone on Jeju has heard about it, but you’d be hard pressed to find many

▲ The space-age spider look of the Yeomiji Botanical Garden is an iconic landmark in Jungmun. You literally can’t miss it. Photos by Kang Hye Kyung As you drive towards the palm trees surroundin

▲ A member of the Korean Classical Music Committee plays the traditional Korean Gayageum during a performance at the Tapdong Jeju Seaside Arts Center. Performances continue all summer under the starry

▲ Yebin and Sean McLeod, with ASEAN nation flags on their faces, symbolizes Jeju readiness for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit meeting this weekend. Photo by Brian Miller At a time when global peac

▲ The high energy live show NANTA is a favorite among locals and tourists. Photos by Brian Miller Flashing knives, flying food and non-stop laughs are the primary ingredients in NANTA, a high-energy n

▲ Manjanggul cave contains a large underground lake, not accessible to the public.Scientists have yet to study the entire depth and breadth of the Jeju lave tube system. Photos courtesy Jeju Cave Rese

▲ Jeju Olle course 11 walkers are treated to stunning views of Sanbangsan and Hallasan. Photos courtesy Jeju Olle. If you’ve ever wanted to get off the well-beaten tourist path in Jeju and see i

Bleak, volcanic, and windswept, Jeju island was once known as the “island of three misfortunes,” namely, high mountains, unproductive soil and harsh winds. This stark triad made life hard

▲ The traditional Jeju home entrance, with three lowered rails, symbolizes the spirit of “Sammu,” with an absence of beggars, thieves and gates. Photo courtesy Jeju Provincial Govt. While

▲ Jungmun native Jung Sook Hyun offers his wishes for a successful meeting of Asian leaders at the ASEAN Summit June 1 and 2 at ICC Jeju. Photo by Kim Gyongho The whole of Jeju Island is getting ready