JEJU-DO < invest Korea

According to Yonhap News,

(Jeju = Yonhap News) Reporter Jeon Ji-hye = Jeju has been named one of the "Top 25 Must-Visit Destinations in the World for 2026" by Lonely Planet, widely considered a must-read for travelers worldwide.

According to Jeju Province on the 23rd, Jeju was included in the 25 global regions on the official Lonely Planet website (www.lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel), alongside Phuket (Thailand), Maine (USA), British Columbia (Canada), and Mexico City (Mexico).

Lonely Planet selects noteworthy travel destinations among cities, islands, and countries worldwide every year through a rigorous screening process by a team of experts. They also engage in active marketing by directly linking travel booking products for the selected regions.

In its self-produced promotional video for Jeju, Lonely Planet introduced Jeju as the "Hawaii of Korea."

The video features the sunrise at Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, the snow-covered scenery of Hallasan Mountain, the forest trails of Sanbangsan Mountain and Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest, and the emerald waters of Gimnyeong Beach. It also captures the Haenyeo (female divers) diving and Jeju's local dishes, such as seafood noodles and abalone porridge.

The province stated, "This selection demonstrates that Jeju's tourism status is recognized globally beyond Asia." They added that they would expand efforts to attract foreign tourists and establish a global-standard tourism reception posture.

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Source: Yonhap News (February 23, 2026)

** This article was translated from Korean.