Seopjikoji
A low volcanic headland on Jeju’s eastern coast, where grass-covered cones, black rock and open sea face Seongsan Ilchulbong across the water
Coastal walking, volcanic landscapes, open sea views, lighthouse scenery, spring grassland and pairing with nearby Seongsan on an eastern Jeju day
A compact exposed headland with paved and walking paths crossing low grassy volcanic ground toward the lighthouse and coastal viewpoints; Seongsan Ilchulbong remains visible across the eastern shoreline
Seopjikoji packs several volcanic forms into a short, open coastal walk. Small cones and dark rock sit close underfoot, the sea exposes the headland’s edge, and Seongsan rises across the water as the larger volcanic comparison
Character
Grass-covered volcanic mounds, black shoreline rock and a white lighthouse fit into one compact headland at Seopjikoji. Seongsan Ilchulbong stands across the water, giving the short coastal walk two very different volcanic scales in the same view
The low rises across the headland are pieces of its own volcanic history. Geological work has identified the Seondol scoria cone, another small cone, lava flows and numerous intrusions here. Those features were produced during more than one eruptive phase, then exposed and reshaped along the coast
The experience
Sea, grass and volcanic rock stay close through most of the visit. The headland projects into open water, so a small change in position can rearrange the lighthouse, black shoreline and distant Seongsan in the same frame. Because the terrain remains low, the horizon stays broad while the volcanic ground is easy to inspect at close range
The walk is modest in distance and elevation. Grassy mounds rise only slightly above the route before the ground drops toward exposed rock at the coast. The white lighthouse supplies a clear endpoint and landmark, while Seongsan remains visible across the eastern shoreline through much of the visit
History
Seopjikoji formed through repeated volcanic activity. A Geological Society of Korea study identified the Seondol scoria cone, another small scoria cone, lava flows and numerous intrusions within the headland. The authors interpreted the site as a polygenetic volcanic complex produced through more than one eruptive phase
The sea later cut into that volcanic body. Erosion exposed rock around the shoreline and reshaped the outer edge, leaving erupted material and coastal modification visible within the same small area
Modern recognition added the lighthouse and screen-location history to the landscape. Television and film used the open grassland and coast, helping make Seopjikoji one of eastern Jeju’s familiar visitor images. From the headland, low volcanic ground fills the foreground while Seongsan Ilchulbong rises beyond the water
Before you go
Pairing Seopjikoji with Seongsan Ilchulbong makes geographic sense and gives two different volcanic experiences on the same eastern Jeju outing. Seopjikoji stays low and exposed; wind, rain and strong sun can shape the visit despite the short walking distance. Entry to the headland is free; parking is charged separately
- Hours
- Seopjikoji is open year-round; VISITKOREA lists the headland as accessible 24 hours
- Admission
- Entry to Seopjikoji is free; parking is charged separately
- Access
- Paid parking is available. Visit Jeju lists separate parking rates for the Seopjikoji and Phoenix Island lots