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Destinations Ulleung-gun |
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Ulleung is a charming
island located on the eastern tip of Korea. Created by volcanic
movements, the island is a prime tourist attraction with its clear
blue waters and peculiar rock formations. The island is abundant with
rare animal and plant life, and hosts an annual celebration of the
wonder of nature. Ulleung’s local products include cuttlefish and
squash.
Tourist Sites
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Dokdo Island
Address :
1-37 San Dokdo-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Description :
Dokdo is an
isolated island in the eastern reaches of the nation's territory. It
is lacated 92km southeast of Ulleungdo Island. Dokdo
Island(dimensions 18.6㎢) is a volcano island made of rock islands.
The accurate map location is 131 degrees 52 minutes of east
longitude, 37 degrees 14 minutes latitude. Along with Ulleungdo
Island, Dokdo Island was one part of a country called Wusamguk.
According to records, Wusamguk became part of the Silla dynasty in
June of the 13th year that King Jujeung ruled Silla (57 B.C.-A.D.
935). Isabu (a general and politician of Silla) gained enough
strength at that time to take over Wusamguk. In the Seongjong Memoir
of the Joseon dynasty, there are passages of a Kim Ja-Ju describing
Dokdo Island (called Sambongdo at that time). Dokdo was called 'Sambongdo',
'Gajido' or 'Wusando', but the name was changed to Dokdo in 1881.
The name 'Dokdo' was first used in 1906 by the Ulleung county
headman Sim Heung-Taek. In 1914, Dokdo Island officially became an
administrative district of the Gyeongsangbuk-do province. After
Imjin War, Japanese fishermen often came to Ulleungdo Island and
near Dokdo Island. Afterwards, a gentleman named An Yong-Bok went to
Japan and declared that Dokdo Island is Korea's land and prohibited
Japanese fishermen to the district. Dokdo Island is composed of
Dongdo Island, Seodo Island and the 36 other surrounding rock
islands. Dongdo (98 meters above sea level) has a crater. Seodo
Island does not have a crater but it is also made of volcanic rocks.
Between Dongdo and Seodo is the Hyeongjegul Cave, and there is the
Cheonsanggul Cave on Dongdo, as well as erosion caves, marine
plateau, and haesikae. Japan acknowledged the value of Dokdo Island
after the Russo-Japanese War of 1905. They unilaterally transferred
Dokdo Island to Simanehyeon, Japan and renamed it “Dakesima”. They
have continuously declared their dominion, which led to diplomatic
problems between Korea and Japan. It still has not been solved.
Presently there are security guards on Dokdo Island. Houses were
built on the rocks and a small harbor as well. Also, many prominent
fountains have been found which solved the water supplement problems
for the inhabitants.
Directions :
The Sunflower
Ferry (Daeah Express Shipping Company) has regular rides between
Pohang and Ulleungdo. There are also extra rides to Ulluengdo, but
they are available if you make reservations one month prior to your
trip. It is 92km from Ulleungdo to Dokdo and takes an hour and
twenty minutes. There is a touring course going touring around the
island just 100m apart from the island.
Information :
Culture and
Tourism Department of Ulleung-gun.
Tel: 054-790-6393 (Kor)
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Ulleungdo Island
Address :
Ulleungdo, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
Description :
Ulleungdo is
a pentagon shaped island located 92 km away from Dokdo. The island
is a mountain island made from volcanic eruptions. Its highest peak
is called Seonginbong Peak, and there is a village along the
coastline on the slope. On the north side is a caldera crater which
collapsed to create the Nari Basin and the Albong Basin. Level
ground is difficult to find here and the shores are mostly cliffs.
There are a lot of snow in the winter. About half of the people work
in the fishing industry. Corn, potatoes, wheat and beans were
cultivated here, but nowadays mountain plants and medicinal herbs
are mostly grown instead. There are dongbaek trees and some 650
other plants and trees thriving on the island. The neighboring
waters is the junction line between two cold & warm ocean currents,
where many squids, saury and pollacks are caught. The Ulleungdo
squid is especially famous for their outstanding quality. It has
been said that there are no thieves, pollution or snakes on
Ulleungdo Island. On the other hand, there are many aromatic trees,
wind, beautiful women, water and rocks. This is why it is called the
island of The Three Mu (The Chinese character meaning ' have
nothing') and Five Da(The Chinese character meaning 'have many of').
You can enjoy the scenery by taking a cruise around Ulleungdo, Jukdo,
Gwaneumdo Islands, and a natural tunnel. Elephant Rock, Samseonan,
and Lion Rock are some of the other tourist attractions praised by
tourists.
Directions :
Take a ferry
from Pohang to Ulleungdo Island. Because the ferry schedule vary
from season to season, please check beforehand.
Sunflower Ferry (Daeah Express Shipping Company) has regular rides
between Pohang and Ulleungdo Island.
(Check ferry schedules prior to the trip. The schedules often change
due to weather conditions).
Information :
Daeah Express
Ferry - Seoul :
(02)514-6226,6766 (Kor)
Sokcho Cruiser Terminal Harbor :
(033) 636-2811-2 (Kor)
Pohang Harbor : (055) 42-5111-2 (Kor)
- Schedule: Pohang - Ulleungdo Daeah Express Car & Ferry/ 12:00
(noon) - 7 hours 30 minutes ferry ride.
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