The Surprising Liveliness of Hwabuk Il-dong

Last month I lived in a town called Hwabuk Il-dong (화북일동) in Jeju Korea. It’s situated just outside of the main city of Jeju and I’ve absolutely fallen in love with it. Jeju is the largest island off the southern coast of South Korea. Its volcanic origins means that the island is surrounded by black volcanic rocks, crystal clear water, and stunning views all around. The island itself is pretty…