Jeju Island is one of the finalists bidding to become one of the
‘New 7 Wonders’ of the natural world. The Volcanic
Island & Lava Tubes - Korea’s first natural site became an UNESCO
World Natural Heritage in June 2007, covering three sites Geomunoreum, regarded
as one of the finest lava tube system of caves; the fortress-like Seongsan
Ilchulbong crater and Mt.
Hallasan.
Jeju is the largest island off Korea, with a
surface area of 1,846 sq km. A central feature of Jeju is Hallasan, the tallest
mountain in South Korea
and a dormant volcano, which rises 1,950 m above sea level. 360 satellite
volcanoes are around the main volcano.
So how can you vote? Visit www.new7wonders.com or ring
0044-75890-01290 and you will be asked to type in a four digit number referring
to Jeju which is 7715.
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For further information
please contact:
Mr. Ramy Salameh
Tel: 020 7321 2535
Email: london@gokorea.co.uk