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There are certain must-see locations on Jeju for visitors wanting to learn more about the massacre. The sites introduced on this section were chosen by the degree to which they are accessible, informative, relevant, and to some extent, reflective of the essence of the island. Inevitably, there are many sites that are absent such as Alltteureu Airfield, Seonheul Fortress, Seodal Oreum, and others. Nevertheless, a visit to the locations below, either individually or as part of a wider tour, will help you give a deeper appreciation of both the massacre and island culture and nature more broadly.

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08/27/2019 News Articles

Jeju 4.3, from darkness into light

The following video shows the background, development and the fact-finding process of Jeju 4.3. (Produced…

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09/12/2018 News Articles

Gotjawal: Providing shelter and shade from violence

It was the gotjawal that provided sanctuary to villagers when all land — and life…

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09/12/2018 News Articles

Goneuldong: The massacre that reached the sea

People once lived on the sides of this steep headland. They built their homes…

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09/12/2018 News Articles

The nightmare of the Bukchon Massacre

A short drive east of Jeju City is the coastal village of Bukchon, and…

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09/12/2018 News Articles

Darangshi cave, where truth of 4·3 lay hidden for 50 years

Darangshi Oreum is a place of beauty that attracts visitors from across the world….

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09/12/2018 News Articles

Site of political unrest — Gwandeokjeong Pavilion

If the Jeju Uprising and Massacre had a geographical epicenter, it would be the…

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09/12/2018 News Articles

The Jeju 4·3 Peace Park: A place to honour, grieve, learn

When late South Korean President Kim Dae-jung signed the Jeju 4·3 Special Law into…

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