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Island in North Jeolla, South Korea From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Seonyudo (Korean: 선유도; Hanja: 仙遊島; lit. island where the immortals play) is an island in Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The island has an area of 2.12 km2, which is only about a quarter of Yeouido in Seoul. The island's coast is about 12.8 km long.[1]
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It has long been famed for its beauty; its name means "island where the immortals play", which implicitly assumes its beauty was fit for the gods. It is a popular tourist attraction, and is known for its white sandy beaches, waterfall, and scenic mountains.[2]
Seonyudo was the capital of the Gogunsan Islands. It also served as a naval command post during the Joseon Dynasty. Admiral Yi Sun-shin played an important role during the Imjin War, spending days on the islands to prepare for his next battle after winning the Battle of Myeongnyang.[1][2]
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