Ganghwado is an island on the western mouth of the Han River, which flows through the heart of Seoul, the South Korean capital. With a total area of 302.58㎢, it is the fourth largest island in Korea. Due to location at the mouth of the Han River and its proximity to Goryeo’s (918 -…
Dokdo is the easternmost island of Korea. With a total area of 187,544㎡, it consists of two main islands, Dongdo (East Island) and Seodo (West Island), and 89 surrounding islets. Despite its small size, Dokdo is inhabited by around 40 residents, including guards and light keepers. The entirety of Dokdo was designated as a…
