Autumn not only brings relief from the hot summer but also transforms the landscape. Fall flowers come in rich colors that cover the island. Kim Minhoe reports.





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Anti-Mongolian Historical Site in Aewol, Jeju City

Golden sunflowers shine against a brilliant blue sky.

The early autumn flowers tell of a change in season.

The landscape is covered with blooming buckwheat and sunflowers, resembling a beautiful painting.

Walking in the flower fields, tourists realize that autumn has arrived.

INTERVIEW
Yi Shi-eun / Tourist from Seoul
I’m here from Seoul and this gorgeous sunflower field really makes me happy.
<인터뷰 : 이시은 서울 금천구>
"서울에서 왔는데, 해바라기가 장관으로 펼쳐져서 기분이 좋습니다."

The cosmos flower, or Mexican Aster, is a herald of autumn, and light the field with a sweet pink.

The soft fragrance of these autumn blooms attracts insects, like this bee.

Meanwhile, people are busy making good memories amongst the flowers.

INTERVIEW
Kim Seon-ja, Kim Chang-mi / Tourists
Autumn begins in the north, but surprisingly, we’re feeling it here in Jeju. We’re really enjoying the season.
<인터뷰 : 김선자,김창미,신진숙 관광객>
"가을은 위쪽에서 먼저 느낀다는데, 가장 남쪽으로 내려와서 가을을 가장 먼저 느낀거 같거든요. 아주 좋아요."

INTERVIEW
Oh Yun-rae, Jeon Mi-ae / Tourists
I’m visiting here for the first time. I’m glad I can enjoy the buckwheat, cosmos, and sunflowers. There’s always something new to see here.
<인터뷰 : 오윤례, 전미애 관광객>
"여기 처음왔는데 메밀꽃도 보고 코스모스랑 해바라기도 보니까 정말 너무 좋아요. 제주도는 여러번와도 새로움을 느낄 수있는 섬인거 같아요, "

Highlighted against a crisp, clear autumn sky, Jeju’s last flowers bloom with brilliant colors.

[Reporter] Kim Minhoe
[Camera] Kim Yong-min

As the temperature falls, the island is beginning to light up with yellows, reds, and oranges.

Kim Minhoe, KCTV