South Korea’s Jeju Island looking to impose tourism fees

Local authorities in Jeju Island are looking to impose tourism fees to support environmental sustainability. - UNSPLASH

SEOUL (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): From its blue skies, canola blossoms to endless coastal roads, Jeju Island in South Korea has long been touted as the 'Hawaii of Asia' and is an increasingly popular holiday destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

But its booming tourism comes with a price: An overload of garbage and sewage.