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[9 Dec 2007 | No Comment | ]

Korean drama on a grand scale, “Taewangsasingi”, has been on TV screens since mid September. Starring Korean wave actor Bae Yong-joon as Gwanggaeto the Great (391-413) it follows the life of Gwanggaeto and his reign. A reign that establishes the Goguryeo kingdom as a dominant power on the Korean peninsular. The drama itself is a twenty four part mix of history and fantasy with movie extravagance for the small screen.
Some of the drama’s reported $44 million budget was used to build an impressively sized set out in the Jeju …

Art Galleries & Museums »

[12 Nov 2007 | No Comment | ]

The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum opened on April 24, 2001. Here you can find everything you want to know about Teddy Bears.
It’s not just glass case after glass case with old teddies on display. Hundreds of teddies are dressed up as famous people and scenes from pivotal historical are recreated too.
There are some displays of valuable collections of character bears from years gone by.
The museum is housed in a modern, well-maintained building giving it a pleasant, fun feeling environment. It contains two galleries, gift shop, and a museum …

Coffee Shops, Places to Eat »

[2 Nov 2007 | One Comment | ]

Small hand-crafted chocolates sit arranged in two stout refrigerated cabinets. An accompanying low light casts an inviting shadow across those on show. And with a little extra luck a chef might have just delivered some fresh from the kitchens below. Owned by a professor at Halla College (who spent time in France learning her trade) JejuChocoart goes some way to satisfying those chocolate cravings.
At JejuChocoart there is no factory production line chocolate – each one that you pop into your mouth has been made by hand on the premises. It’s …

Getting Out of Jeju, Visiting Jeju? »

[2 Nov 2007 | One Comment | ]

Ferry services are available 3-6 times weekly at the harbors of Incheon, Busan and Mokpo to Jeju-do Island, a UNESCO designated World Natural Heritage. The ferry not only carries passengers, but cars as well, making it possible for travelers to take their vehicles on their trip.
For everything you need to know (including scheduled departure times and prices) click here.