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A forum post on Ulleung County’s bulletin board saying a 2-night, 3-day trip to Ulleungdo cost over 100,000 KRW per person has sparked controversy. The poster compared the price unfavorably to trips to Dalian, China, claiming the same money could cover three China trips and urging local government investment in infrastructure for independent travelers, such as public transport and state-run lodging. Locals say the claim harms Ulleungdo’s image and point to recent online complaints about expensive meals (including a “fatty pork belly” controversy) and high taxi and rental rates. County officials are verifying whether the trip was private or group and asking for detailed cost breakdowns. Reports note higher local costs like fuel and car rental fees compared with the mainland. (Ulleungdo is a small volcanic island off Korea’s east coast.)