{
  "id": 19435253,
  "title": "Fall foliage peaks on Jeju, silver grass rounds out scenery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/fall-foliage-peaks-on-jeju-silver-grass-rounds-out-scenery",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T03:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20261111/fall-foliage-peaks-on-jeju-silver-grass-rounds-out-scenery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Autumn foliage on Jeju Island is reaching its peak, offering a final opportunity for travelers to enjoy the vibrant colors before they fade. According to the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea National Arboretum's 2026 forecast, ginkgo trees and oak species at Halla Arboretum are expected to peak on November 16, with maples peaking a day later on November 19. As the leaves change, silver grass adorns Jeju's oreum, or small volcanic cones, as well as its coastlines, adding to the island's scenic beauty. Visitors can explore Halla Arboretum, located in Jeju City, which features over 100,000 plants from 1,321 species, including native Jeju and subtropical flora. Designated as a conservation center for endangered wild plants in 2000, the arboretum's forest bathing area provides a refreshing experience for those who wish to immerse themselves in the autumn atmosphere.",
  "summary": "Although autumn foliage has largely passed its peak across Korea this year, those who missed the season still have one last chance on Jeju, the country’s southernmost region, where the colors have yet to reach their height. According to a 2026 autumn foliage forecast released by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Korea National Arboretum, ginkgo trees and oak species at Halla Arboretum on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Autumn foliage peaks on Jeju Island on November 16-19",
    "Ginkgo trees and oak species at Halla Arboretum peak on November 16",
    "Silver grass adorns Jeju's oreum and coastlines during autumn"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The seasonal peak of Jeju’s foliage and silver grass provides a narrow window for tourists to experience the island's diverse botanical landscapes before the autumn colors fade.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}