On the morning of the 1st, the first sun of the new year rose clearly against the backdrop of Hallasan Mountain, the symbol of Jeju. The red light bursting through the clouds poured down onto the white snow of Hallasan Mountain, creating a wondrous spectacle.
The sun, which rose from the sea around Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, broke through the clouds and illuminated Hallasan Mountain brightly.
At the top of Baekrokdam Dongneung, about 1,000 summit visitors were seen lining up in a long line to greet the first sunrise of the new year.
The combined scenery of the sea surrounding Jeju, Oreum (a small volcanic body) on the mountainside, and Baeknokdam Crater, the highest peak of Hallasan Mountain, seemed to powerfully convey hope for the new year.
The first sunrise of the new year is more than just a natural phenomenon, it has a symbolic meaning announcing a new beginning. The first year at Hallasan Mountain is a moment that leaves behind the difficult year of the past and embraces new hopes and resolutions.
(Jeju = Newsis)
Source: www.donga.com
