Korean? Looking for Origin of Medal

[Natman]

Hi friends, I dug this up the other day and couldn't find any information about what it says or what the symbols originated. Any help appreciated.

 

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[JVA5th]

So far something south Korean jeju island tourism related by a translation i managed to get Google AI to do

 

[JVA5th]

More info best I can manage

 

[Natman]

Thank you so much