For a safer and more enjoyable visit to Korea, we recommend purchasing travel insurance. It is a useful protection for those traveling domestically or internationally.
Here are the key aspects of travel insurance:
1. Trip Cancellation and Interruption
Covers non-refundable travel expenses if you have to cancel or interrupt your trip due to unforeseen events like illness, a death in the family, or severe weather.
2. Medical Expenses
Provides coverage for medical emergencies that occur while you are traveling. This can include hospital stays, doctor visits, and emergency surgeries.
3. Emergency Evacuation
Covers the cost of transportation to the nearest adequate medical facility or even back home in case of a serious medical emergency.
4. Baggage and Personal Belongings
Offers reimbursement for lost, stolen, or damaged baggage and personal items during the trip.
5. Travel Delays
Provides reimbursement for additional expenses incurred due to travel delays, such as accommodation and food.
6. Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Provides benefits to your beneficiary in the event of accidental death or serious injury during your trip.
7. 24/7 Assistance Services
Many travel insurance policies offer access to a 24/7 assistance hotline that can help with various travel-related issues, such as locating medical facilities, legal assistance, and more.
Travel insurance policies vary widely, so please check the specific policies available in your country.
Jeju in Brief
Jeju Island, also known as Jeju-do, is the largest island in South Korea and one of its most popular tourist destinations. Located off the southern coast of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju is renowned for its unique natural landscapes, mild climate, and cultural heritage.
In addition, Jeju Island has natural beauty shaped by volcanic features, including lava tubes, craters, and dramatic cliffs. The Hallasan Mountain is especially famous landmark that stands at about 6,400 feet the heart of the island as the highest mountain in South Korea. Dolharubang is the representative cultural heritage made with basalt which shows well its geological characteristics.
Climate
May in Jeju Island is hotter than spring and closer to summer.
The average May temperature in Jeju island, Korea:
● High: 19~22℃ ● Low: 13~15℃
Time Zone
The Korean local time is 9 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+9). No daylight savings time.
Electricity
The standard electricity supply in Korea is 220 volts. Due to the limited quantity of adaptors at the hotel, please make sure to bring your own.