Even for those who know Korea well, the island
province of
Cheju is something marvelous.
Awash in green and violet seas far to the south of the
peninsula, its climate is almost tropical, with citrus fruits
and exotic blossoms flourishing. lts landscape is nearly
lunar, strewn with pitted boulders and slabs of black basalt
spewed up by volcanic activity millions of years past.
lt has been called the island of rocks, wind and women
and traditionally lacks thieves, beggars and gates.
lt is also a place where stalwart women dive to dizzying
depths undersea to harvest shellfish and seaweed.
Whatever else Cheju may be, one is safe in saying that it’s
a place where the changing seasons give a pageant of
beauty both unusual and timeless, and natural treasures of
the sea give both enjoyment and nourishment.
Title- Cheiu Island Material-oil on Canvas Size-width41cm,length 53cm Period- Modern Artist_ Chang Hyelim
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