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local and international produce. Seogwipo also has an E-mart branch and a well-trafficked
market district with a spectacular selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood. Prices of
the many things not produced on the island tend to be higher than in other South Korean cit-
ies, partially a result of the cost of shipping goods over but also because many shops cater
to free-spending tourists. For major purchases of clothes, electronics, and the like, it's often
well worth organizing a trip to Busan or Seoul, even when the cost of getting there and back
is factored in.
Yongyeon Bridge, Jeju City
Getting to and from the island is easy; three or four domestic airlines offer multiple flights
daily between Jeju City and virtually every major city on the mainland, with Seoul and
Busan served most frequently. Fares are typically in the 60,000-80,000 won range and
rise on weekends and holidays. There are also daily ferry services to Incheon, Busan, and
Mokpo, many of which allow passengers to bring vehicles aboard. A handful of internation-
al airlines fly directly between Jeju and cities such as Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
On the island itself, public transportation is limited to a few bus routes serving Jeju City,
Seogwipo, and the coastal road that rings the island, with fares ranging about 1,000-4,000
