Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Jeju Island Implements Tourist Conduct Guide to Address Overtourism
Jeju Island in South Korea has created a guide for tourists to help them behave well and understand local rules.
Because many tourists visit, and some have caused issues, the guide lists actions like littering and public urination that could lead to fines.
It's written in multiple languages to help visitors understand.
First-time offenses get a warning, but repeat issues mean paying up to 200,000 won.
This is part of a wider attempt to handle the impacts of tourism, as overtourism is a problem in several places around the world.
Jeju Island in South Korea issued a multilingual conduct guide for tourists.
The guide, in Korean, English, and Chinese, outlines prohibited behaviors that can lead to fines.
Prohibited actions include littering, public urination, and drunk/disorderly conduct.
Repeat offenders face fines up to 200,000 won (₹12,000).
The initiative aims to address overtourism and improve understanding of Korean culture.
- Who
- Jeju police and foreign visitors.
- What
- Jeju Island issued a multilingual conduct guide for tourists.
- When
- The guide was issued in 2025 during peak tourism season.
- Where
- Jeju Island, South Korea.
- Why
- To address complaints about tourist misbehavior and overtourism.
Tourist Concerns
Local Resident Concerns
Tourist Freedom vs. Local Respect
Tourist Concerns
Tourists may feel restricted by the new regulations.
Local Resident Concerns
Local residents seek respectful behavior from tourists.
Effects of Tourism
Tourist Concerns
Rising costs of living and housing shortages due to tourism and Airbnb.
Local Resident Concerns
Local Residents displacement because of the impacts of tourism and overtourism.
- Location
- Jeju Island, South Korea
- Guide Aim
- To prevent misunderstandings and improve understanding of Korean culture.
- Languages
- Korean, English, Chinese
- Offenses
- Littering, smoking in banned areas, public urination, drunk and disorderly conduct, jaywalking
- Fines
- Up to 200,000 won for repeat offenders
- Visitors in 2025
- Over 7 million