27 Facts About Jeju Province

The island lies in the Korea Strait, southwest of South Jeolla Jeju Province, of which it was a part before it became a separate province in 1946.

Consequently, Jeju Province islanders staged several major uprisings, including the Kang Je Geom Rebellion, Bang Seong Chil Rebellion, and the Lee Jae Su Rebellion .

In 1910, Japan annexed Korea, including Jeju Province, inaugurating a period of hardship and deprivation for the islanders, many of whom were compelled to travel to the mainland or Japan for work.

Residents of Jeju Province were active in the Korean independence movement during the period of Japanese rule.

In 1895, Jeju Province-mok was redesigned as Jeju Province-Bu with a governor and Vice-governor and a police agency was newly established, while in both Jeongui and Daejeong the offices of 'Gunsu' were re-established.

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In 1915, the gun or county system that had been adopted in 1906 was abolished and Jeju island was designated as part of the 'island' system and called Jeju myeon under South Jeolla province.

In 1931, Jeju Province-myeon was raised to the status of Jeju Province-eup or 'township, ' which gave the island one township and 12 'myeon'.

Until 2005, Jeju Province was divided into two cities, Jeju and Seogwipo, and two counties, Bukjeju, and Namjeju, respectively.

In 2005, Jeju Province residents approved, by referendum, a proposal to merge Bukjeju County into Jeju Province City, and Namjeju County into Seogwipo City.

Jeju Province Island served as one of the host cities of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, with matches hosted at Jeju Province World Cup Stadium.

Jeju Province City hosted the AIBA 2014 Women's World Boxing Championships at the Halla Gymnasium.

Jeju Province-do has a famous high-school association football tournament that began in 1971.

Jeju Province Island is the southernmost and largest island isolated from the Korean peninsula.

Therefore, the traditional Jeju Province meal generally consists of japgokbap, which is a bowl of steamed multiple grains as a main dish, with salted dried fish called jaban as banchan, and a soup based on doenjang such as baechuguk made with Napa cabbage, kongnipguk made with soybean leaves, or muguk made with radish.

Jeju Province dishes are made with simple ingredients, and the taste is generally salty.

Representative main dishes in Jeju Province cuisine are porridge made with fish, seafood, seaweed, or mushrooms.

Characteristics of the stories of Jeju Province can be found within the form of natural and historical legend; for instance, within the Ahunahopgol legend, historical circumstances responsible for a lack of individuals with talent within leadership remains displayed, expressing the geometrical destiny perspective.

Jeju Province's was very strong, possessed 500 children and built Mount Halla with seven scoops of earth.

Jeju Province economy has traditionally been supported by primary industry, agriculture and fishing, but tourism has taken a more and more important role as the island receives ten million visitors per year.

Jeju Province is a home for key functions of Daum Communications, a leading Korean internet site, and sole owner of Lycos until August 2010.

Jeju Province is famous for hosting many conferences and international meetings, including the World Scout Conference in July 2008.

Jeju Province has its own international convention center called ICC Jeju Province.

Jeju Province was chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature through the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign by the New7Wonders Foundation.

Jeju Province citizens do their utmost to prepare the Fire Festival so as to pass down, develop, and ultimately develop branding for the unique folk culture resources of Jeju Province.

Jeju Province has an independent visa policy that varies from that of the South Korean mainland.

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Port of Jeju Province is the largest on the island, serving the great majority of passenger, cargo, and fishing vessels.

The Jeju Province Weekly is the only print English-language newspaper on the island.