Dudo (island) explained

Dudo
Coordinates:35.0487°N 129.0149°W
Location:Annam-dong, Seo District, Busan, South Korea
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Dudo is a small rocky island in Annam-dong, Seo District, Busan, South Korea. It was designated as a part on December 20, 1972. It is located just south of Annam Park.[1]

The island was possibly previously called Meoriseom or Daegariseom ; the origin of these names is uncertain.

It has a height of 59m (194feet), and an area of 19080m2. The island has sheer cliffs and is very rocky and rugged. It has over a dozen large sea caves on its sides. On its top are various trees. Archaeological excavations have found a large number of dinosaur fossils on the island. There is an unmanned lighthouse on the island. The island is reportedly popular for fishing.

In 2022, plans were announced for a bridge to be constructed between the island and the mainland. Concurrently, a trail would be constructed around the island that would connect to a trail on the mainland.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 김 . 성환 . ko:두도(頭島) - 부산역사문화대전 . https://busan.grandculture.net/Contents?local=busan&dataType=01&contents_id=GC04213304 . 2024-08-09 . Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture.
  2. News: 차 . 근호 . 2022-10-20 . ko:부산 암남공원과 바위섬 두도 연결하는 출렁다리 추진 . https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20221020064000051 . 2024-08-09 . . ko.
  3. Web site: ko:부산 암남공원과 두도 잇는 출렁다리 놓는다 . http://www.kookje.co.kr/news2011/asp/newsbody.asp?code=0300&key=20221019.99099004854 . 2024-08-09 . The Kookje Daily News.
  4. Web site: 2022-10-20 . ko:부산 서구, 암남공원~두도 잇는 400m 출렁다리 조성 추진 . https://www.fnnews.com/news/202210201421528770 . 2024-08-09 . . ko-KR.