Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Geumho Island's village took shape around 1389, when the Naju Jeong and Kim families settled there. The island was first called Geumseom, and one account says it was renamed Geumseong because Kim Sirang stayed there on his way to Jeju during the Sambyeolcho period, since it was a Kim family island. Today's name is also said to come from the Kim family and the lake at the island's center. Geumho was selected as an island worth visiting in 2021. Boats from Hoedong, operated by the Geumdari-ho ferry, make the 10-minute crossing about five times a day, with schedules varying by season and tide. In spring, the hills of Geumho turn yellow with canola flowers, and the island can be visited alongside the Sinbi Badatgil Festival.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 2 lots, 132 spaces within 2.9 km |
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| Nearest emergency room | 12.0 km — 의료법인남우의료재단 진도전남병원 (Korean name), ER 061544-7933 |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 1 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| Campsites nearby | 1 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- Parking: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, National Parking Lot Standard Data (records dated 2026-03-11 to 2026-10-01)
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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