Cat‑Friendly Adventure: Jeju’s New Forest Park

The new park, called Dolcori Forest, opened in late October on Jeju Island. It sits on the old Soingook Theme Park grounds and covers about 18, 000 pyeong. The idea is a village made by cats that have travelled the world, inviting visitors to relax and stay awhile. The park mixes nature, local stories, and modern art into a place that feels like a living community. Visitors walk through indoor halls where five cats—Dol‑dol, Coco, Momo, Chichi, and Sasha—guide them to find joy again. Outside, a garden showcases cat‑themed art from both Korean and foreign artists. The space smells of herbs and feels like a quiet escape, thanks to Jeju’s landscaping.Small‑scale attractions such as miniature trains, remote‑controlled boats, and a wooden ball playground let people play at cat height. A picnic spot and a library sit under an old tree that is over 30 years old. The creators plan to add more sculptures and cat characters over time, turning the former miniature park into a new feline haven. The CEO said that bringing game‑style creativity into real life offers a fresh kind of entertainment, blending digital imagination with the outdoors.