Geojedo

Geojedo (Korean: 거제도), or Geoje Island, is the principal island of Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is accessible from the mainland via two bridges at nearby Tongyeong. Gohyeon is the largest town on the island. After Jeju Island, Geojedo is the second-largest island in South Korea; it has an area of 383.44 square kilometres (148.05 sq mi). The island has several peaks: Gara (580 metres, 1,900 ft), Daegeum (437.5 metres, 1,435 ft) and Guksabong (400 metres, 1,300 ft). Geojedo is known for its rich deposits of granite. The island's southern belt, together with part of Namhaedo in Namhae County, comprises Hallyeo Maritime National Park. Geojedo has several natural harbors. Shipbuilding is the largest industry on the island. It is home to Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in the city of Okpo, and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in the city of Gohyeon (Geoje City), the second- and third-largest shipyards in South Korea. The island is linked to the mainland city of Busan by the Busan–Geoje Bridge, which was opened in December 2010. The population of Geojedo is 232,807, as of October 2024.