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Islands of Korea, Islands of the World Uninhabited Island of the Month ISLAND Scene

Can an uninhabited island be considered less valuable simply
because no one lives there? In fact, these islands play an essential
role in defining Korea’s territorial waters and preserving marine and
ecological biodiversity. To promote awareness of their importance,
the Korea Island Development Institute and the Ministry of Oceans

and Fisheries jointly launched the “Uninhabited Island of the
Month” campaign in 2023.

March: Judo Island, Wando County April: Baekdo Island, Namhae County May: Wado Island, Wando County

A Pearl-Shaped Island A Resting Place for Seabirds The Snail-Shaped Island

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June: Sodo Island (Sodangseom), July: Jodo Island, Sokcho City
Muan County August: Daeodo Island, Gangjin County
A Landmark for Fishermen

An Island of Ancient Shell Mounds Over 40 Years The Shadowy Island Covered in
Deep Green Forests

November: Jjonggido
Island, Hadong County December: Buldo Island,
An Island Shaped Like Jindo County
an Upside-Down Boil An Island for
September: Rabbit Island October: Sangbaekdo Island, Yeosu City (Jjonggi) Meditation
(Tokkiseom), Jeju City An Island Surrounded by 100
Korea’s Only Natural Habitat for Rocky Islets
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