(Photo by Geoje City/courtesy of Haps Magazine Korea)
Jeodo Island, home to South Korea’s former presidential villa, will resume operations for the first time this year from today.
Opened to the public in 2019, Jeodo has operated as a controlled tourist destination symbolizing the country’s presidential retreat, while maintaining strict protection of its natural environment.
Visitors can access the island via cruise ships departing from Gungnong Port twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are required, and cruises do not operate on Wednesdays.
The island features an artificial white sand beach, an observatory, landscaped rest areas, and forest trails centered around the former presidential villa.
Pine and camellia groves, along with mature old-growth trees, remain well preserved. Remnants of military facilities from the Japanese colonial period are also visible, offering insight into modern and contemporary history.
The observatory provides wide views of the Namhae coastline and the Geoga Bridge. With no large-scale development, Jeodo is regarded as a nature-focused destination. Geoje City plans to prioritize safe access and orderly visitor management as operations resume.
Reservations are available here.