Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1
ISLAND OF TREASURES 10
Jeju, Through a Poet's Eyes

Chapter 2
ISLAND OF NATURE 36
Defined by Nature / Forged by Fire, Turned to Stone / Gotjawal: The Lungs of Jeju / Relationship with Water / Flora and Fauna / Jeju's Ecological Future

Chapter 3
ISLAND OF WOMEN 64
Jeju Women: Who They Are / The Two Axes of Female Society on Jeju Island / Tracing the Origins of Jeju's Women / Women of Modesty and Charity

Chapter 4
ISLAND OF WILL 86
A History of Misfortune, Banishment, and Suffering / Anti-Mongolian Resistance and Subjugation / Joseon Dynasty: Exiles and Rebellions / Japanese Occupation and Resistance Movement / April 3rd Uprising

Chapter 5
ISLAND OF LONGEVITY 108
Jeju's Long-Lived People / Exploring Jeju's Savory Delicacies / Jeju Food Culture

Conclusion 126

Appendix
Facts about Jeju Island 132
10 Most Beautiful Scenic Views of Jeju 134 What to Do on Jeju Island: A "Bakers' Dozen" 136 Jeju Dialect: "Jeju-eo" 138 Books and Online Resources 139

Delving Deeper
· Kim Young Gap 16
· The "Triple Crown" of UNESCO Natural Science Designations 28 · Jeju Olle Trail 33 · Coastal Roads 46 · Oreum: A Special Relationship 60 · Man and His Horse 56 · Kim Man-deok 84 · Songs of the Diving Women 72 · Yeongdeung Gut 68 · Stone Culture 90 · Anti-Mongolian Resistance Site: A Discovery 94 · April 3rd Peace Park and Memorial Hall 106 · The Legend of Xu Fu: Seeking the Elixir of Life 116 · Jeju's Water 119 · Representative Foods of Jeju: A Guide 124