Dudo (island)
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| Location | Annam-dong, Seo District, Busan, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35°02′55″N 129°00′54″E / 35.0487°N 129.01492°E |
Dudo (Korean: 두도) is a small rocky island in Annam-dong, Seo District, Busan, South Korea. It was designated as a part on December 20, 1972. It is located just south of Annam Park.[1]
The island was possibly previously called Meoriseom (머리섬; lit. head island) or Daegariseom (대가리섬; lit. head island); the origin of these names is uncertain.[1]
It has a height of 59 m (194 ft), and an area of 19,080 m2 (205,400 sq ft). The island has sheer cliffs and is very rocky and rugged. It has over a dozen large sea caves on its sides. On its top are various trees. Archaeological excavations have found a large number of dinosaur fossils on the island.[1] There is an unmanned lighthouse on the island.[1] The island is reportedly popular for fishing.[1]
In 2022, plans were announced for a bridge to be constructed between the island and the mainland. Concurrently, a trail would be constructed around the island that would connect to a trail on the mainland.[2][3][4]