Jeju Institute of Korean Medicine to Host the 2025 Jeju Herbal Medicine & Wellness Festival

The Jeju Institute of Korean Medicine, in collaboration with Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, will host the 2025 Jeju Herbal Medicine & Wellness Festival from October 2 (Thursday) at 1:00 PM through October 3 (Friday) at the Jeju Complex Gymnasium (2nd floor, Gateball Hall) within the Jeju Sports Complex.

The festival aims to promote public health and expand the everyday use of traditional Korean medicine. Designed for participants of all ages, the event will feature a diverse range of programs integrating traditional Korean medicine with digital healthcare, personalized Sasang constitution programs, and hands-on wellness experiences.

Participating and supporting organizations include the Jeju Association of Korean Medicine, Tamna Welfare Center for the Disabled, Wonkwang University College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University Korean Medicine Hospital and Jangheung Integrated Medical Hospital, Jeju National Center for Medicinal Resources, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Jeju Safety Education Center, and Jeju International Broadcasting System(JIBS).

The opening ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM with a performance by the Korean traditional music group Modeullak. This will be followed by welcoming remarks, commendation awards presented by the Governor and the Chairperson of the Jeju Provincial Council, congratulatory speeches, and an official declaration performance under the theme “Walking the Path of Wellness with Traditional Korean Medicine.”

The festival will be organized into themed zones—One Health Zone, Healing Food Zone, Health Keeper Zone, Slow Life Zone, and Mind Rest Zone—offering residents an opportunity to experience the wisdom of traditional Korean medicine in connection with the modern wellness industry.

Key programs and activities include:

= A storytelling exhibition on constitution-based exercise, diet, and healthcare methods, along with information on medicinal herbs from Jeju Oreum (volcanic cones).

= Free Korean medical consultations and treatments

= Self-care programs such as posture correction, pulse diagnosis, and trials of home-use medical devices

= Craft experiences including sachets, coffee-ground flower pots, herbal-dyed handkerchiefs, and Korean tea ceremony workshops

= Calligraphy experiences hosted by local artists with disabilities

Following the opening ceremony, a Sjoelen tournamentwill be held, promoting inclusive participation in a lifestyle sport. On October 2, a team event for individuals with disabilities will take place, followed by a visitor-oriented individual competition on October 3. Conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Korea Disabled Sjoelen Association, the tournament is designed as a sport that everyone — regardless of age or ability — can enjoy together.

Dr. Song Min-ho, President of the Jeju Institute of Korean Medicine, says that “we aim to contribute to public health by combining Jeju’s rich herbal resources and the wisdom of traditional Korean medicine with modern wellness industries and digital technologies. By expanding tailored programs for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, we will develop Jeju into a hub of herbal medicine and wellness, and foster a foundation for international exchange.”

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