Uljin-gun Installs Guide Sign for 'Ulleungdo-Dokdo Shortest Distance Starting Rock'

Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, installed guide signs at four locations to promote the rock that serves as the shortest land distance point to Ulleungdo and Dokdo.

Uljin County has installed a signboard indicating the "Shortest Distance Starting Point Rock to Ulleungdo and Dokdo." (Rock located southeast in front of Jukbyeon Lighthouse, Jukbyeon-ri, Jukbyeon-myeon) Photo by Uljin County

This point was jointly announced on June 28, 2005, by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (Notice No. 2005-7), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Notice No. 2005-164), the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Notice No. 2005-30), and the Northeast Asia Peace and Correct History Establishment Planning Group (Notice No. 2005-2), officially declaring the status of Dokdo and indicating that Jukbyeon in Uljin-gun is the shortest distance from the Korean Peninsula to Ulleungdo and Dokdo.

Specifically, the distance from Jukbyeon in Uljin-gun to Ulleungdo is 130.3 km, and to Dokdo is 216.8 km, which is the officially measured shortest distance announced by the government.

Installation of a guide sign for the 'Rock marking the shortest distance point to Ulleungdo and Dokdo' (Rock photo).

In particular, the rock used as the shortest distance measurement point is located in front of Jukbyeon Lighthouse at 1-23 Jukbyeon-ri, Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin-gun, in the southeastern sea. Its shape resembles a turtle poking its head out and swimming, so it is commonly called the "Turtle Rock."

Uljin-gun installed the shortest distance guide signs to Ulleungdo and Dokdo not only for residents but also for tourists to understand the geographical connection with Ulleungdo and Dokdo and to further promote Uljin’s geographical and historical importance in Korean history.

County Governor Son Byeong-bok said, “Uljin has a history of jurisdiction over Ulleungdo and Dokdo since the Goryeo Dynasty, and even now, the shortest passenger ferry route from Hupo Port in Uljin-gun to Ulleungdo operates.” He added, “The installation of the Dokdo shortest distance measurement point guide signs will be a great opportunity to inform tourists visiting Uljin about its geographical characteristics and history.”

Distance between the mainland, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo. Provided by Uljin County

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