Republic of Korea · Dokdo-ri, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Understand Dokdo,
clearly and accurately

Sourced from Korean government and public institutions —
history, today, and practical visiting information.

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Three ways to learn about Dokdo

History

From Joseon-era records to the Korean Empire's 1900 decree and the present day

Visiting Dokdo

Ferry access, landing procedures, and what to know before you go

About this site

Our sourcing principles and copyright policy

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Accuracy is our foundation

Every claim on this site is sourced from Korean government or public-institution publications, with a link to the original. We do not reproduce full articles — only titles, short summaries, and source links.

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Daily news and photo gallery (Korean only, for now)

Our daily news digest and photo gallery are currently Korean-only. English versions are on our roadmap — until then, you're welcome to browse them with a translator, or check back soon.

오늘의 독도 (Today's Dokdo) ↗ 사진 (Gallery) ↗