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Jukdo (island)

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Jukdo
Satellite image of Jukdo (2020)
Geography
Coordinates37°31′44″N 130°56′17″E / 37.529°N 130.938°E / 37.529; 130.938
Korean name
Hangul죽도
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJukdo
McCune–ReischauerChukto

Jukdo (Korean: 죽도; lit. bamboo island) is a small island in Jeodong-ri, Ulleung-myeon, Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is next to the island Ulleungdo in the Sea of Japan ("East Sea" in Korea). It is also known as Jukseodo (죽서도; 竹嶼島). It lies 2 km (1 mi) east of Ulleungdo, and is the largest island in the group apart from Ulleungdo itself. In 2004, one family of three members was living on the island.

Jukdo island measures 734 metres (0.456 mi) long and 482 metres (0.300 mi) wide.

Gallery

  • Ulleungdo/Jukdo
  • A satellite image (facing north) of Ulleungdo. The small island to the northeast of Ulleungdo is Jukdo. A satellite image (facing north) of Ulleungdo. The small island to the northeast of Ulleungdo is Jukdo.
  • Position of Uleungdo, Jukdo and Liancourt Rocks Position of Uleungdo, Jukdo and Liancourt Rocks

Old Korean maps

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