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Wando, Korea: Stargazing, Slow Travel, and the Island of Abalone

Hello, this is JIRO~~ This month marks the 6th edition of the JIRO Letter! The star of this issue is none other than Wando County in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. From the Milky Way and the Slow Trail to the legacy of Jang Bogo and Wando's famous abalone, we've packed this edition with the unique charms that can only be found in Wando. Let's dive in and explore! The Milky Way over Cheongsando Surrounded by blue mountains, blue seas,  and blue skies, the island was named Cheongsan (青山), meaning "Blue Mountain." If Cheongsando by day is an island of emerald seas and stone-walled paths,  then Cheongsando by night belongs to the stars. The Milky Way offers a different kind of beauty in every season, making Cheongsando worth visiting year-round. Asia’s First Cittaslow! Recognized by Cittaslow International as the world's first Slow Trail. Cittaslow is a movement that began in Italy. It is a movement in which local residents takIt encourages local residents to preserve...