Geojedo (), 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 . The island has several peaks: Gara (), Daegeum () and Guksabong (). 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. 31 prisoners died during conflicts there. Koje Unscreened (1953), a booklet written by journalists Alan Winnington and Wilfred Burchett, focused on the poor conditions in the camp.

In 1953, Geoje became an independent county, and in the early 1970s, the shipbuilding industry began producing ships, which led to population growth. In 1995, Geoje had a large enough population to be classified as a city (시). and Moon Jae-in (2017-2022).

In December 1950, Geojedo was the final port of call of SS Meredith Victory after it was used to evacuate about 14,000 North Korean civilians from Hungnam.

See also

  • Islands of South Korea
  • Geography of South Korea

References

  • Geoje Foreigner's Residents Association – Foreigners' Club in Okpo