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
The name Hauido, meaning 'lotus floating on water,' comes from the island's resemblance to a lotus floating on the sea. It consists of nine inhabited islands and 47 uninhabited ones. Its hilly terrain makes farm water and drinking water scarce, so residents earn income from solar salt and aquaculture, while Sindo and Daeyado have sandy beaches and pine groves that make them popular swimming spots. Most villages sit at the foot of the hills, and fields cover much of the island. The island is also the birthplace of President Kim Dae-jung, whose birthplace house has been restored to its original form, and it is known as a symbol of democracy and human rights.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 16.7 km — 의료법인신안대우병원 (Korean name), ER 061-262-3301 |
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| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 2 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| 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
- 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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