Why is it in the news?
The Indian Embassy in Seoul issued an advisory for nationals travelling under visa waiver scheme.
Category: Geography
Important Points:
● Volcanic island off the coast of South Korea
● Special autonomous province of South Korea
● Korea’s largest and southernmost island
● Formed by volcanic eruptions about 2 million years ago
● Mount Hallasan (1,950 m) at centre with crater lake
● 360 satellite volcanoes around main volcano
● Lava tubes and volcanic formations designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (2007)
● Oceanic climate supports subtropical plants