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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World Islands of Korea, Islands of the World  Our Islands Are Beautiful All Year Round:            - A vast field of rapeseed flowers covering over                                                          ISLAND Scene
                                                                                                                                           Gwanmaedo Island (Jindo County)

                                                                                                                                            99,174㎡
                             2023 Seasonal Best Islands to Visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ISLAND Scene
                                                                                                                                          - Picturesque sunsets over the horizon
                                                                                                                                          - A 2-kilometer-long white sandy beach



                        Since 2016, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has promoted the “Islands to Visit”
                      campaign to revitalize island tourism and prevent the decline of island populations. Since
                        the establishment of the Korea Island Development Institute (KIDI), this campaign has                              Hansando Island (Tongyeong City)
                                    been jointly selected and promoted by both organizations.
                               Let’s take a look at the islands selected for 2023—organized by season!                                                                                                                  Gwanmaedo Island (Jindo County)






                                                                                                                                                                                                     Hansando Island (Tongyeong City)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    - Explore the historic Jeseungdang Hall via
                                                                                                                                                                                                     scenic ferry tour
                                                                                                                                                                                                    - Island-ring road tinged with shades of pink
                                                                                                                                                                                                     in spring
                                                                                                                                                                                                    - Compact island terrain with hills around
                                                                                                                                                                                                     200 meters high
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               Jangbongdo Island (Ongjin County)
                                                                                                                                                             #ChajaSeom Event – My Island Adventure!”
              - A trekking destination lined with spring flowers
              - Cherry blossoms and azaleas in full bloom across the island
              - A barrier-free forest trail with wooden deck paths                                                                            KFPOHFVO@KP                      IBMGNPPO@@T                      @B@TPP


               Banwoldo and Bakjido Islands
               (Shinan County)
              - Purple Islands, where the entire landscape is dyed in violet hues
              - Wooden bridge connecting Banwoldo and Bakjido
              - Islands shaped like a crescent moon (Banwol) and gourd (Bakji)                           Banwoldo and Bakjido Islands (Shinan County)
               Hahwado Island (Yeosu City)









                                                                                                                                          It felt like a swarm of yellow butterflies had   Watching the lavender fields bloom on Bakjido   An island, mountains, azaleas, cherry blossoms,
                                                                                                                                          flown all the way to Seondo Island on the   Island made me appreciate all the hard work   forsythia... and even dinosaurs(?)
                                                                       Hahwado Island (Yeosu City)                                        spring breeze!                   the island residents put into it.  You can find it all on Jangbongdo Island.
                                                                                                                                          We visited during the perfect time—festival   It wasn’t just beautiful—it was meaningful.  Ask me anything—this place is a hidden spring
                                                                       - A wildflower paradise blanketing the island
                                                                                                                                          season—and Seondo was absolutely beautiful.                        treasure!
                                                                       - Spectacular natural cliffs sculpted by nature                    Let’s go discover this hidden gem!  #2023IslandstoVisit
                                                                       - Breathtaking views from the suspension bridge                    #IslandTravel #DaffodilSeason    #SpringIslands #Banwoldo          #WalkingTrail #OnFootAdventures
                                                                                                                                          #2023IslandstoVisit #SpringIslands   #Bakjido #ShinanTrip #PurpleIsland   #JangbongdoTrekking
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