Secret of the Three Trademarks -Jeju Island-
Wind, stones, and women.
These three trademarks are what completes Jeju Island.
There are unique natural resources that formed over time amid cutting wind, and distinctive life style that developed to suit the harsh and windy weather condition of Jeju. Today, the uniqueness of Jeju wind that people can experience on the Olle road has become an attraction. People on Jeju Island made use of the abundant Gstones to shut out the wind.
Jeju Island is a volcanic island where there are lots of stones. Dolchengi, sculptors who work with stones, have dealt with stones from the past to make 'dolhaleubang', sculptures, and tools.
People who used those tools were mainly the women on the island. The last secret of Jeju Island is the women. Jeju has suffered minor and major foreign threats. As a result, women on Jeju Island became the main supporters of families. The Korean culture that derived from such life style, which is still existent up to this day, is ‘Haenyo'.
The three trademarks that represent Jeju Island are wind, stones, and women. Let's uncover the stories behind how the three trademarks came to represent the unique and charming Jeju Island.