Tag: Legends of Jeju Island
Byeon In-Tae the Big Liar
Byeon In-Tae was a servant at the government office in Fort Seogwi. He was extremely resourceful and was famous for…
Mr. Hong the Devoted Son
During the reign of King Hyeon-Jong, there was a man with the last name Hong who lived in Goseong Village….
Lightning Bolt Pond
A long time ago there lived a certain couple in the hamlet of Daho within Dodu Village. For some time,…
Dragon Pond and the Ritual to Call for Rain
There is a pond in the neighborhood of Yongdam in Jeju City known as Dragon Pond. Rock walls shaped like…
Dead Cow Pond
About one kilometer east of Haga Village, there is a large pond called Dead Cow Pond. This is how it…
The Standing Stones of Daerim
There are two large rocks on the boundary between Suwon Village and Daerim Village. It is said that the rocks…
The Five Hundred Generals
On the southwest side of Halla Mountain is a place of superb beauty called Yeongsil, meaning Home of the Spirits….
Flying Island
There is a picturesque little island within swimming distance of Hyeobjae Beach called Flying Island. It is said that in…
Seongsan Sunrise Peak
Photo: Korea.net On the coast of Seongsan Village, there is a mountain consisting of a single huge, rocky peak that…
Sanbang Mountain
There is an imposing, solitary mountain along the ocean next to Hwasun Village called Sanbangsan. Legend has it that Sanbang…