Exploring Geoje's Maritime History Across the Blue Sea
7 stops · 1 day
When people think of the blue sea of Geojedo Island, Admiral Yi Sun-sin and massive ships inevitably come to mind, both in the past and today. This meaningful course covers the Okpo shipyard area, where Admiral Yi fought a great battle, as well as Oksanseong Fortress Site, Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park, and Gadeokdo Lighthouse.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Distance
- 77.64km
Along the way
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Hanwha Ocean Okpo Shipyard
거제 대우조선해양 옥포조선소
Beginning construction in October 1973 in Okpo Bay on Geojedo Island in the southeastern Korean Peninsula and fully completed in 1981, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean) is a world-class shipbuilding and marine enterprise that builds various vessels, offshore plants, drillships, floating production units, submarines, and destroyers. On a vast site of approximately 4.3 million square meters, equipped with optimal facilities such as the world's largest 1-million-ton dry dock and 900-ton Goliath cranes, it has continually advanced its technology and demonstrates outstanding capabilities in high-tech shipbuilding.MoreLess
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Oksanseong Fortress Site
옥산성지
Located on the peak of Sujeongbong Peak, a small mountain beneath Gyeryongsan Mountain east of Geoje-myeon, Oksangeumseong Fortress is also called Sujeongbongseong Fortress because clear water is said to spring up within it. This fortress was built by local magistrate Song Hui-seung with the mobilization of Geoje residents during the reign of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty, and is designated as Gyeongsangnam-do Monument No. 10. Rectangular natural stones measuring 40–80 cm in diameter were neatly trimmed and stacked into an oval following the mountain ridge, with pavilions, armories, moats, and ponds built at key points within the fortress. The east and west gates were designed in an "L" shape, and stone staircases were installed for entry and exit.MoreLess
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Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park
옥포대첩기념공원
Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park was established in historic Okpo Bay to commemorate the Battle of Okpo—Admiral Yi Sun-sin's first naval victory after the outbreak of the Imjin War—and to pass down the spirit of Admiral Yi to future generations. Climbing up to the commemorative tower and Okporu Pavilion, visitors can look out over the blue waters of Okpo Bay and recall Admiral Yi's splendid victory. The park includes a commemorative tower, an altar of homage, Okporu Pavilion, an exhibition hall, and a shrine dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin.MoreLess
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Oksanseong Fortress Site
옥산성지
Located on the peak of Sujeongbong Peak, a small mountain beneath Gyeryongsan Mountain east of Geoje-myeon, Oksangeumseong Fortress is also called Sujeongbongseong Fortress because clear water is said to spring up within it. This fortress was built by local magistrate Song Hui-seung with the mobilization of Geoje residents during the reign of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty, and is designated as Gyeongsangnam-do Monument No. 10. Rectangular natural stones measuring 40–80 cm in diameter were neatly trimmed and stacked into an oval following the mountain ridge, with pavilions, armories, moats, and ponds built at key points within the fortress. The east and west gates were designed in an "L" shape, and stone staircases were installed for entry and exit.MoreLess
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Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park
옥포대첩기념공원
Okpo Great Victory Commemorative Park was established in historic Okpo Bay to commemorate the Battle of Okpo—Admiral Yi Sun-sin's first naval victory after the outbreak of the Imjin War—and to pass down the spirit of Admiral Yi to future generations. Climbing up to the commemorative tower and Okporu Pavilion, visitors can look out over the blue waters of Okpo Bay and recall Admiral Yi's splendid victory. The park includes a commemorative tower, an altar of homage, Okporu Pavilion, an exhibition hall, and a shrine dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin.MoreLess
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Gadeokdo Lighthouse
가덕도 등대
The historic lighthouse complex is an integrated structure comprising offices, lodging quarters, and a 9.2-meter-high light tower at its center. Built using red brick and Douglas fir, the ceiling of its entrance is carved with an emblem shaped like a plum blossom, the symbol of the Korean Empire at the time, and its galvanized iron roof is coated with pitch tar to prevent corrosion. Gadeokdo Island is situated at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, facing Dadaepo in Saha-gu to the east, the northeastern sea of Geojedo Island to the west and south, and Busan New Port (opened January 19, 2006)—a hub port of Northeast Asia and gateway to Eurasia and the Pacific Rim—to the north. It borders Yongwon-dong in Jinhae-si, located 4 km from Yongwon, Jinhae-si and about 10 km from neighboring Geojedo Island.MoreLess
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Gadeokdo Lighthouse
가덕도 등대
The historic lighthouse complex is an integrated structure comprising offices, lodging quarters, and a 9.2-meter-high light tower at its center. Built using red brick and Douglas fir, the ceiling of its entrance is carved with an emblem shaped like a plum blossom, the symbol of the Korean Empire at the time, and its galvanized iron roof is coated with pitch tar to prevent corrosion. Gadeokdo Island is situated at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, facing Dadaepo in Saha-gu to the east, the northeastern sea of Geojedo Island to the west and south, and Busan New Port (opened January 19, 2006)—a hub port of Northeast Asia and gateway to Eurasia and the Pacific Rim—to the north. It borders Yongwon-dong in Jinhae-si, located 4 km from Yongwon, Jinhae-si and about 10 km from neighboring Geojedo Island.MoreLess
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI) · Machine-translated