Baekyak-oreum is an oreum (a type of volcanic cone) located in the southwest of Jeju Island, South Korea. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Jeju Island, and it is known for its beautiful views of the island. The oreum is named after the 150 types of medicinal herbs that grow on the slopes.
The shape of Baekyak-oreum is a perfect circle, and it has a height of 132 meters. The oreum is surrounded by a forest of trees, and it has a crater in the center.
The name “Baekyak-oreum” means “oreum of 100 medicinal herbs” in Korean. The name is said to have originated from the fact that there are more than 150 types of medicinal herbs that grow on the slopes of the oreum.
There is a legend about Baekyak-oreum that tells the story of a young woman who was turned into a stone. The woman was in love with a man, but her father did not approve of the relationship. The father chased the woman away, and she ran to Baekyak-oreum. The woman prayed to the gods for help, and the gods turned her into a stone.
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