Immigration in Jeju Island

Among the total land area of Jeju Island held by foreigners in 2009, the area held by China investors was less than 1%, far less than that held by Americans (49%).

In 20 13, the number of real estate investors in Jeju Island's resettlement projects reached 476, three times more than in 20 12, and the number of foreigners who obtained permanent residency also reached 660, up 22.4% year-on-year.

In 20 14, the land holding rate of China investors has risen to 43% of the total area held by foreigners, nearly twice that of Americans, and the area held by China investors accounts for 0. 19% of the total area of Jeju Island.

By the end of June 20 14, the land of Jeju Island held by China investors reached 5.922 million square meters, with a value of 580.7 billion won. Compared with the land held by China people before 2009, the area increased by about 296 times and the amount increased by about 1.452 times.

On August 3rd12065438, a national government monitoring data in South Korea showed that among all foreigners holding land in Jeju Island, China people held the most land, accounting for 43% of the total land held by foreigners, with a value of nearly 600 billion won (about RMB 3.63 billion).

In 20 14, the number of Koreans living in Jeju Island was 4,968, up 46. 1% year-on-year. China is also the country with the largest foreign population in Jeju Island. It is estimated that by the end of 20 14, the land area of Jeju Island held by China investors will reach 7 million square meters.