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Located within Jeju City is where the history of Jeju Island began (designated Historic Site
#134). According to legend, the three progenitors of the Jeju people emerged from three holes
in the ground at this spot. To Jeju residents, it is more than legend and the event is described
in the historical books of Samkuksaki, Tongkuk-tongram, and Sejon Shilrok.
The three caves where the men emerged was called ohonghyol. The names of the three god-men
were Ko-ulla, Yang-ulla, and Pu-ulla. They hunted, wore leather clothes, and
ate meat as their main food.
One day, they found a wooden box sealed with purple clay floating on the sea. When they opened the
box, a messenger in purple clothes and a red belt came out. He spoke to the three men: "I am a
messenger from the Byokrang state. Our king told his three daughters that there were three
men of god who wished to find a new country on the western seashore. Go there and marry them."
The messenger then flew away on a cloud. Also inside the wooden box was a stone box. When it was
opened, three girls in blue dresses, and a calf, pony, and five kinds of seeds came out. The god-men then founded the T'amna Kingdom. In 1526, during the reign of King Chungjong (r.1506-1544), Yu Su-tong (the governor of Jeju Island) had an alter, crimson gate, and wall erected around the holes and began offering spring and autumn memorial services. These services are still held along with a memorial service celebrating the founding of the Island. Location: 1313, Ido 1-dong Information: (064) 722-3315 Hours: Open throughout the year Summer - 08:00 ~ 19:00 Winter - 08:00 ~ 18:00 Admission: Adults(19 ~ 64 years old): 2,500 won (Groups: 2,000 won) Youths(13 ~ 18 years old): 1,700 won (Groups: 1,100 won) Children(7 ~ 12 years old): 1,000 won (Groups: 600 won) Seniors(over 65 years old): 1,000 won (Groups: 700 won) Directions: 3 minutes walk from Jeju KAL Hotel | |
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