Geojedo Haegeumgang Islets

A rocky island (approx. 116m above sea level, area approx. 0.1㎢) located about 500m south of Galgae Village, Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si. Haegeumgang, where two islands meet, belongs to Hallyeohaesang National Park and was designated as a Scenic Site in 1971. It is more widely known as Haegeumgang, meaning 'Geumgangsan of the sea', rather than its name Galdo (Arrowroot Island), which was given because 'the terrain resembles the shape of arrowroot roots spreading out'. This island, about 0.1㎢ and 116m above sea level, was also called Yakchosom (Herb Island) because it was so abundant in herbs that the inscription 'Seobulgwacha' is carved, referring to Seobul of China's Qin Shi Huang who sought the elixir of life with 3,000 young men and women. Scenic attractions include the finest view of Haegeumgang, Shipjagul Cave, as well as many peculiar rocks such as Sajabawi (Lion Rock), Bucheobawi (Buddha Rock), and Chotdaebawi (Candlestick Rock). There is also Ilwolbong Peak, famous for its fantastic sunrise and moonrise. Cruise ships operate around the islands of Haegeumgang from locations within Geoje-si such as Haegeumgang, Dojangpo, Hakdong, Gujora, and Wahyeon.

Address: San 1, Galgot-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do