Update on Regulations for Entering Jeju Island Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before the visitation. For nationals in countries eligible for visa-free entry to Korea, one must obtain K-ETA.

Unable to close the gate, giant ants sprawled forth, leading to the deaths of thousands of civilians, and the eventual abandonment of Jeju Island due to it becoming an inhospitable wasteland teeming with extremely dangerous beasts.

And while Jeju is known for its strong winds and turbulent weather, Hamdeok, thanks to its sheltered locale, is virtually wave-free. The largest of the three beaches here features a natural sandbar as well, which offers even more protection and warm water; it's an ideal spot for swimming or wading in the gentle surf.

In Korean, do is the phonetic transcription of two distinct hanja (Chinese characters) meaning "island" (島) and "province" (道). However, Jejudo generally refers to the island, while Jeju-do refers to the government administrative unit. The table below also includes the name of Jeju City, the provincial capital.