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Jeju, South Korea

Jeju is the administrative center of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and is nestled at the heart of the northern part of Jeju Island. To the south, it shares Hallasan Mountain with the city of Seogwipo. Covering an area of 978.7 km2, Jeju City has a population of about 508,000 and is divided into 4 eups (town), 3 myeons (townships), and 19 dongs (neighborhoods). Jeju is not only steeped in traditional culture which has a millennium-long history and a unique Jeju Island heritage, but also holds immense potential for the development of green and low-carbon industries.

Situated at the core of Jeju Island’s transportation network, the city is easily accessible via Jeju International Airport, Jeju Port, and Seogwipo Gangjeong Port. The tertiary industry, primarily tourism and catering, forms the economic backbone of Jeju Province, contributing to about 74.9% of local GDP. The secondary and primary industries make up the remaining 14.1% and 11.0%, respectively.

Jeju is famed for its thriving tourism sector and offers visa-free travel to most countries and regions around the world. The city boasts natural wonders such as Hallasan Mountain, Yongduam Rock, Geomum Oreum, Dongan Gyeonggul Cave, and Udo Island, and owns a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation for the Jeju Haenyeo (women divers) culture. Moreover, Jeju is known for its diverse array of events and festivals, including the Jeju Fire Festival, Tamna Culture Festival, Jeju International Marathon Festival, and Jeju Haenyeo Festival.

Kunshan established a friendly-exchange relationship with Juju in November 2002.


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