Seonyudo, Gunsan
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Native name: 선유도 | |
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| Hangul | 선유도 |
| Hanja | 仙遊島 |
| Revised Romanization | Seonyudo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏnyudo |
Seonyudo (Korean: 선유도; Hanja: 仙遊島; lit. island where the immortals play) is an island in Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The island has an area of 2.12 km2, which is only about a quarter of Yeouido in Seoul. The island's coast is about 12.8 km long.[1]
It has long been famed for its beauty; its name means "island where the immortals play", which implicitly assumes its beauty was fit for the gods. It is a popular tourist attraction, and is known for its white sandy beaches, waterfall, and scenic mountains.[2]
Seonyudo was the capital of the Gogunsan Islands. It also served as a naval command post during the Joseon Dynasty. Admiral Yi Sun-shin played an important role during the Imjin War, spending days on the islands to prepare for his next battle after winning the Battle of Myeongnyang.[1][2]
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Bridge between Seonyudo and Jangjado
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "Seonyudo Island (선유도)". Korea Tourism Organization.
- ^ a b 장, 호, "선유도 (仙遊島)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-11
35°49′7″N 126°24′49″E / 35.81861°N 126.41361°E
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