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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World Islands of Korea, Islands of the World 2023 Island of the Year: ISLAND Scene ISLAND Scene

Gageodo Island, Shinan—Korea’s

Southwestern most Inhabited Island

Gageodo: Distant Yet Beautiful

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Located between Korea and China, Gageodo holds strategic significance. Since 1907, the
Gageodo Lighthouse has marked Korea’s maritime territory and guided passing ships.
Reaching the island takes over 4.5 hours by high-speed ferry, which has earned it the
nickname “the island that goes on and on.” This remoteness has helped preserve its wild,
The “Island of the Year” is a new annual initiative by KIDI, the Ministry of the Interior and
natural beauty.
Safety, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. Each January from 2023 to 2029,
an inhabited island at Korea’s maritime boundary will be selected to raise awareness Highlights include the peak of Doksilsan Mountain, Janggun Rock, the cliffs of Seomdeung
of the nation’s ocean territory. The first honoree is Gageodo Island Peninsula, views of Gukhuldo Island, and Kalbawi Rock—together known as the Eight Scenic
in Shinan County—the southwesternmost point of Korea. Views of Gageodo.

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