Geoje, Island city in South Gyeongsang, South Korea.
Geoje is an island city spanning multiple islands in the South Sea, featuring eleven mountains and numerous beaches along its extensive coastline. The city is organized with residential areas, ports, and natural landscape interspersed throughout the islands.
The city gained strategic importance during the Korean War when it housed a prisoner-of-war camp, which now stands as a historical museum. This facility became one of the most significant detention sites on the Korean peninsula during the conflict.
The Geoje Shipbuilding Marine Cultural Center displays the maritime heritage through exhibits about vessel construction techniques and local seafaring traditions.
Regular bus services connect the city to Busan in less than one hour, while ferries provide access to smaller surrounding islands such as Oedo. Visitors should plan for warmer months to best enjoy the beaches and outdoor areas.
The world's largest shipyards employ roughly one-third of the city's workforce, creating an international community with many Western professionals. This industrial concentration shapes the city's character and local economy in significant ways.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
