대한민국 국민이라면 누구나 이 노래를 한 번쯤 들어봤을 것입니다. 네, 바로 독도에 대한 노래입니다. 천연기념물 336호인 독도는 그 동안 자연훼손을 우려로 입도가 허용되지 않았으나 최근 일본 시네마현의 독도 조례 통과에 이어 한국 정부의 대응방침으로 입도가 전면적으로 허용되었습니다. 따라서 누구나 마음 속의 고향, 독도를 여행할 수 있게 되었고 현재 많은 사람들이 독도를 방문하고 있습니다. 독도는 단순히 두 개의 섬으로 이루어진 외로운 섬이 아닌 빼어난 자연환경과 다양한 해조류가 공존하는 아름다운 섬입니다. 이제 한국의 아름다운 관광지가 된 섬 "독도"를 홍보하기에 앞서 먼저 독도에 대해 알아봅시다.
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◎ AddressSan 1~37, Dokdo-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do◎ Description
Dokdo is an isolated island in the eastern reaches of the nation's territory. It is located 87.4km southeast of Ulleungdo Island.Dokdo Island (180.902㎢) is formed from volcanic rock. The island is located at a latitude of 37° 14' north and a longitude of 131° 52' east.Along with Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo Island was one part of a country called Usanguk. According to records, Usanguk became part of the Silla dynasty (57B.C. ~ 935 A.D.) in June of the 13th year that King Jijeung ruled Silla . Isabu (a general and politician of Silla) gained enough strength at that time to take over Usanguk.In the Seongjong Memoir of the Joseon dynasty, there are passages of a Kim Jaju describing Dokdo Island (called Sambongdo at that time). Dokdo was called 'Sambongdo', 'Gajido' or 'Usando', but the name was changed to Dokdo in 1881. The name 'Dokdo' was first used in 1906 by the Ulleung county headman Sim Heungtaek. In 1914, Dokdo Island officially became an administrative district of the Gyeongsangbuk-do province.Dokdo Island is composed of two main islets, Dongdo (East Island)and Seodo (West Island), as well as 36 rock islets. Dongdo (98 meters above sea level) has a crater. Seodo (168 meters above sea level) does not have a crater but it is also made of volcanic rocks. Between Dongdo and Seodo is the Hyeongjegul Cave, and there is the Cheonsanggul Cave on Dongdo. Over time, other caves and topographic features of the island have formed due to weathering and erosion.Presently there are security guards on Dokdo Island. Houses were built on the rocks and a small harbor as well. Several fresh water sources have also been found on the island, supplying safe drinking water for its inhabitants.
◎ Source: Korea National Tourism Organization (http://tour2korea.com)
▶ Travel TIPSUntil recently, only researchers, reporters and other special cases were given permission to tour Dokdo. Now, anyone interested in visiting the island can apply at the Ulleung-gun Administrative Office (+82-54-790-6420/Kor). Interested persons can only visit the island after permission has been granted and must apply 15 days prior to their desired tour date.Visitors wishing to take a ferry ride around the island may do so at anytime. Ferries run twice a day, the first at 7 am and the second at 2 pm. You can catch the Sambongho ferry at Dodong Harbor on Ulleungdo Island. The trip lasts for approximately four hours and costs 37,500 won for those 19 years and over. Approximately 30~40 minutes of the ferry trip are spent exploring the coastline of Dokdo. ▶ Local TransportationThe Sunflower Ferry (Daeah Express Shipping Company) has regular rides between Pohang and Ulleungdo. There are also extra rides to Ulluengdo, but they are only available if you make reservations one month prior to your trip. It is 92km from Ulleungdo to Dokdo and takes an hour and twenty minutes.▶ Detailed InfoInquiries: Culture and Tourism Department of Ulleung-gunTel. +82-54-790-6393 (Kor)Website: http://www.dokdo.go.kr (English) ◎ Source: Korea National Tourism Organization (http://tour2korea.com/)
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