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Seogwipo Winter Sea International Penguin Swimming Festival (2024 Festival has been cancled)Nature

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Seogwipo Winter Sea International Penguin Swimming Festival (2024 Festival has been cancled)

Held annually at Jungmun Seokdal Beach in Seogwipo from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on January 1st, the Seogwipo Winter Sea International Penguin Swimming Festival (2024 Festival has been cancled) is a free event that brings a splash of excitement to the new year. Participants plunge into the chilly winter waters to wash away the misfortunes of the past year and pray for health and good fortune in the year ahead. The festival also features a variety of fun side events, including penguin swimming contests and penguin wrestling matches.

JTO DUTY FREENature

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JTO DUTY FREE

Located in the Jungmun Tourist Complex, JTO DUTY FREE is Korea's first duty-free shop designated for domestic travelers, operated by the Jeju Tourism Organization, a local public enterprise invested in by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Anyone using domestic flights or ships can shop here, with a limit of up to $600 per person for up to six visits per year. Purchased items must be collected at the pickup counters located at either Jeju International Airport or Jeju Port.