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
Yeon Island sits below Geumo Island and is known for its dramatic coastline, which includes the 106-year-old Sori Lighthouse, Elephant Trunk Rock, and other rock formations. Its shape was said to resemble a kite (solgae) taking flight, and it was renamed Yeon-do in 1396, in the fifth year of King Taejo's reign; locals still call it Sori-do. The island is part of Dadohae Haesang National Park, and its highest peak, Mount Pilbongsan, rises to 231 m. Its surrounding waters are rich in fish, and it is known as one of the best fishing spots in the Yeosu area.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 2 lots, 143 spaces within 0.6 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 8.2 km — 전북특별자치도군산의료원 (Korean name), ER 063-472-5000 |
| 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)
GALAXY PICK introduces places and products and links to them; it is not the seller. Numbers come from Korean public data and may change — check before you go.