Jeju-do


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October 7th 2010
Published: October 8th 2010
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Third day on Jeju-do (Jeju Island) and loving every minute of it! This is where my mother grew up, a volcanic island about 53 miles off the tip of the Korean peninsula and where it all started for my family. My grandfather, Hyun Gee Won, was originally from North Korea before it split from the South and during the Japanese occupation of Korea he was forced to join and fight for the Japanese mili... Read Full Entry



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World Cup StadiumWorld Cup Stadium
World Cup Stadium

Jeju-do was host to the World Cup in 2002
Harubang StatueHarubang Statue
Harubang Statue

Statues in front of World Cup Stadium. Harubang means grandfather and is a nickname for Jeju-do...haven't figured out why.



9th October 2010

Amazing!!!
Stina your pictures are beyond words...I love the one of your mom at your grandfather's grave. This entry def made me tear up :) Miss yall and keep the pictures coming!!!! xxxx

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