'Meeting of Bird and Tiger' Jodo and Hodo Selected as 'Islands of the Month' for November

The Korea Island Development Institute (KIDI, President Oh Dong-ho) announced on the 1st that the inhabited islands Jodo and Hodo, located at the southernmost tip of Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam, have been selected as the "Island of the Month" for November.

Jodo and Hodo, shaped like a bird and a tiger respectively, are located about 1 to 2 km south of Mijo Port in Mijo-myeon, Namhae.

Scenery of Namhae Jodo and Hodo (right rear in the photo).
[Photo provided by Korea Island Promotion Agency]

"Jodo" (鳥島) is named "Bird Island" because the shape of the island resembles a flying bird, and "Hodo" (虎島) is named "Tiger Island" due to its tiger-like shape.

Currently, about 100 island residents live on Jodo and Hodo combined, and both islands offer picturesque coastlines and blue seas to enjoy.

In particular, with the opening of the 2.3 km Jodo and 2 km Hodo "Seombarae-gil" trails last May, these islands have rapidly emerged as a great place for autumn walks.

Jodo and Hodo feature walking trails along the coastline where visitors can comfortably stroll for about an hour while enjoying beautiful scenery.

First, the "Jodo Barae-gil" trail includes two observation decks, a transparent bridge, and various scenic rock formations, making the entire island a natural park.

The "Hodo Barae-gil" trail is a beautifully maintained coastal forest path that was restored from old paths used by former residents, boasting stunning sea cliffs and expansive ocean views.

Previously, Jodo and Hodo were also selected as part of the "2023 Autumn Islands You Want to Visit" by the Korea Island Development Institute, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. KIDI is currently running an event open to everyone who visits the five domestic autumn islands, which can be participated in via Instagram accounts "Ohha-seom" and "What.Seom" until the 26th.

Oh Dong-ho, President of the Korea Island Development Institute, said, "Many changes are taking place across the islands through projects such as the 'Desirable Island Development Project.' We hope people walk the newly opened 'Seombarae-gil' trails and participate in the autumn island event to become ambassadors for our beautiful islands."

Meanwhile, Jodo and Hodo in Namhae can be reached by a 10-minute boat ride from Mijo Port, and related travel information can be found on the Korea Tourism Organization’s website "Visit Korea" (대한민국 구석구석).

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.