‘Admission fees would be reasonable’
Advisory group suggests \20,000 for Hallasan, \10,000 for Sunrise Peak

A group of advisors says the island should start charging 20,000 won to enter Hallasan National Park and 10,000 won for admission to Seongsan Sunrise Peak.

The working group includes members of the government and provincial council as well as experts from Jeju and elsewhere. They were charged with brainstorming ways to preserve Jeju’s natural charms while boosting the quality of local tourism.

During a Thursday press conference from the provincial office, they explained their decisions.

The group said that the fees were reasonable. As evidence, they said forty other areas with World Natural Heritage designation charge an average admission fee of 24,000 won.

They also suggested that some portion of admission fees go to funding environmental preservation. That includes purchasing privately-held land, maintaining the areas, and improving the environment at main tourist spots.

The provincial government plans to enact the proposals in the second half of next year.

Critics say the fees are too high. Currently, visitors are charged nothing to enter Hallasan National Park and only 2,000 won to visit Seongsan Sunrise Peak.