Jeju Island in South Korea has long been touted as the “Hawaii of Asia” and is an increasingly popular holiday destination for domestic and foreign tourists.To preserve its environment, local authorities are looking to impose tourism fees, according to a report by The Korea Times on Tuesday.Some of the fees will include 1,500 won for each night of stay on the island.
“It is a small amount, and honestly, if it helps to preserve Jeju island’s environment, I don’t see what’s the problem,” the 28-year-old office assistant told The Straits Times.The Life List: 5 spots to visit on South Korea’s Jeju Island popularised by K-dramas, K-pop Over the years, the island has seen an overload of garbage and sewage with the influx of tourism. This has prompted local residents to nudge local authorities to consider implementing the fee.
In August 2022, the island’s government requested the Korea Environment Institute, a state-run research company, to study the feasibility of the entry fee for the island.