Nestled off South Korea's southern coast, Jeju Island is a treasure trove of scenic wonders and cultural richness. A favorite among travelers, this volcanic island offers an experience unlike anywhere ...

Scientists have investigated the unique biology of the Haenyeo, women from the South Korean island of Jeju who are known for their ability to free dive.

No trip to Jeju is complete without a visit to Hallasan, the highest mountain in all of South Korea ... island’s many coffee shops decked out for the holidays and offering guests a heartwarming ...

JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, April 3 (UPI ... the majority of the killings occurred that winter of 1948-49. The symbol of the Jeju Massacre -- a red camellia flower, which blooms on the island ...

the female seafisherfolk of Jeju – an island (population 600,000, pronounced Jay-Joo) off the south coast of Korea, a place which simultaneously manages to be beautiful, ugly, unique ...

Seongsan Ilchulbong, also known as Sunrise Peak, is one of Jeju Island’s most iconic natural ... by graduates of Hongik University, one of Korea’s top art schools. The park was designed ...

As our flight lands on the beautiful South Korean island of Jeju, I touch my husband’s hand, knowing how much this means to him. He first came here in 1986 to photograph the island for the ...

Many women who grow up on Jeju Island off the southern tip of South Korea start diving at a young age and continue doing so throughout their lives. A group of women around 70 years old laugh and ...

The all-female Korean Haenyeo divers show genetic adaptations to cold-water diving involving their blood pressure and cold tolerance. It's "like they have a superpower," says one of the researchers.