Welcome to Goeunhee Dance school (고은히 댄스 스쿨), a place abuzz with both eager young students and older Ajummas. It’s owned by a lovely charismatic woman bearing the same name. Go Eun Hee has been teaching dance for over twenty years. Three years ago, she decided to start her own school. The three years have been very successful for her, most likely due to her unique dance philosophy and welcoming nature. Go Eun Hee believes that dancing should both be fun and a great way to get …

April sees the arrival of the fourth International ‘Gnarly Nines’ Ultimate Frisbee tournament on Jeju, taking place at the Gangchanghak Athletic Stadium in Seogwipo. Jeju Life talks to Craig Kulyk from the Korea Ultimate Players Association and gets his take on the forthcoming event, including the spirit of ultimate, the best grass fields in Asia and what the tournament hopes to achieve.
“From my understanding, ‘Gnarly Nines’ is actually a common term used in Frisbee when you only have nine on a team,” he says. “About three or four months …

Rock climbing and climbing walls on Jeju
Story and photos by Danielle Mader
Looking for a challenge? Seeking vertical adventure? Then come cram your feet into some tiny little shoes that make your toes feel like they are being squished into your heels, cinch yourself into a “Cadillac” of a harness (which still is a collection of straps that pull your underwear into nether regions) and tie yourself onto a really long rope. After your straps and knots have been checked over by the expert that is belaying you …