Life on Dokdo

 

Residents

Home to approximately 40 residents

Since March 1965, when the late Choi Jongduck became the first ever civilian to reside on Dokdo, Dokdo continuously has been home to a number of Korean civilians. Currently, Dokdo is home to Kim Sin Yeol(her husband Kim Sung-do passed away in October 2018), 35 police personnel, two lighthouse managers and two Dokdo Office staffs. (As of March 2019)

 
 
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Visiting Dokdo

The number of visitors to Dongdo (East Islet) since 2005 has reached 2 million.

  • A daily average of 500 tourists visit Dongdo (As of March 2019).
  • Prior permission from Ulleung-gun is necessary to visit Seodo.
     
     

    Number of Visitors by Year

    Number of visitors by year table

     
     
    Year Number
    2005 41,134
    2006 78,152
    2007 101,428
    2008 129,910
    2009 135,376
    2010 115,074
    2011 179,621
    2012 205,778
    2013 255,838
    2014 139,892
    2015 178,785
    2016 206,630
    2017 206,111
    2018 226,645
    2019.03 10,094
    Total 2,210,468
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    Procedures for Visiting Dokdo

    Entrance Procedures

     
     
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    Note

     
     
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    • Dokdo can only be entered through Ulleungdo.
    • Operation times, fares, and ports of arrival are subject to change. Please confirm with the respective cruise line companies before making reservations.
    • Entry to Dokdo may be restricted depending on weather conditions, and sightseeing is restricted to Dongdo (East Islet).
    • Permission from Ulleung-gun is necessary to enter Dokdo for purposes other than tourism.
    • For further details, please refer to the “General Guidelines for Visitng Dokdo”.