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Bukjeju 북제주 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 북제주군 |
| • Hanja | 北 濟 州 郡 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bukjeju-gun |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Pukcheju-gun |
 Flag  Emblem of Bukjeju | |
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| Country |  South Korea |
| Region | Jeju |
| Population | |
| • Dialect | Jeju |
Bukjeju County (Bukjeju-gun; "North Jeju County") was a county in Jeju Province, South Korea until July 1, 2006, when it was merged with Jeju City. [1]
Korea has had administrative districts that can be considered provinces since the 7th century. These divisions were initially called ju in Unified Silla and Later Baekje, and there were nine in total. After Goryeo conquered these states in the 10th century, twelve divisions called mok were established, although they were reorganized into ten do in the 11th century.
Jeju Province, officially Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, is the southernmost province of South Korea, consisting of eight inhabited and 55 uninhabited islands, including Mara Island, Udo Island, the Chuja Archipelago, and the country's largest island, Jeju Island. The province is located in the Korea Strait, with the Korean Peninsula to the northwest, Japan to the east, and China to the west. The province has two cities: the capital Jeju City, on the northern half of the island and Seogwipo, on the southern half of the island. The island is home to the shield volcano Hallasan, the highest point in South Korea. Jeju and Korean are the official languages of the province, and the vast majority of residents are bilingual.
Hallasan (Korean: 한라산) is a shield volcano on Jeju Island in South Korea. Its summit, at 1,947 m (6,388 ft), is the highest point in the country. The area around the mountain is a designated national park, named Hallasan National Park. Hallasan is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, along with Jirisan and Seoraksan.
Jeju City is the capital of the Jeju Province in South Korea and the largest city on Jeju Island. The city is served by Jeju International Airport.
Seogwipo is the second-largest city on Jeju Island, settled on a rocky volcanic coastline in the southern part of Jeju Province, South Korea. In July 2006, Seogwipo's boundaries were expanded to include the entire southern half of Jeju island. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and 2002 FIFA World Cup host, it had a population of 192,566 as of the end of February, 2024.
Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club based in Jeju Province that competes in the K League 1, the top division in South Korea. In the past, the club has been known as the Yukong Elephants and Bucheon SK.
Cheju Tourism College is a private technical college on South Korea's Jeju island. It offers education in various fields related to tourism, an important sector of the local economy. The current president is Kim Chang-hui (김창희).
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km2 (707.8 sq mi), which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the Province.
Jeju Air Co., Ltd. (Korean: 제주항공), is the first and largest South Korean low-cost airline. It is also a founding member of the Value Alliance. In addition to air service, the group is also the owner of a Holiday Inn Express in Seoul. The airline is named for Jeju Island.
Haenyeo are female divers in the South Korean province of Jeju, whose livelihood consists of harvesting a variety of mollusks, seaweed, and other sea life from the ocean. Known for their independent spirit and determination, haenyeo are representative of the semi-matriarchal family structure of Jeju.
A dol hareubang, alternatively tol harubang, hareubang or harubang, is a type of traditional volcanic rock statue from Jeju Island, Korea.
Yeot (Korean: 엿) is a variety of hangwa, or Korean traditional confectionery. It can be made in either liquid or solid form, as a syrup, taffy, or candy. Yeot is made from steamed rice, glutinous rice, glutinous sorghum, corn, sweet potatoes, or mixed grains. It is presumed to have been used before the Goryeo period. The steamed ingredients are lightly fermented and boiled in a large pot called a sot for a long time.
Jeonbok-juk, or abalone rice porridge, is a variety of juk, or Korean porridge, made with abalone and white rice. Abalone is regarded as a high-quality ingredient in Korean cuisine and was often presented as a gift to the king of Korea. The dish is a local specialty of Jeju Island, where abalones are commonly harvested. Jeonbokjuk is known as not only a delicacy but also as a nutritional supplement and digestive aid, especially for ill patients or elderly people. Jeonbokjuk can be made with or without the abalone's internal organs. The former type of jeonbokjuk has a green tinge, while the latter is more ivory in color.
Gotjawal (Korean: 곶자왈) is a Jeju-language term for a dense and wild forest. The term is now used to describe the forest biome of Jeju Island, in Jeju Province, South Korea.
Udo, also known as U Island and sometimes Soseom (소섬), is an island in Jeju Province, South Korea. It is 2.8 km (1.7 mi) off the coast of Jeju Island, and is the second-largest island in the province.
Kim Mi-ae is a South Korean lawyer and politician. She served as a member of the 21st National Assembly and is affiliated with the People's Power Party.
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