Yi Sun-sin Bridge

The Yi Sun-sin Bridge extends 2260 meters across the water, featuring a main span of 1545 meters that connects Yeosu with the city of Gwangyang.

Construction of the bridge began in November 2007 under the engineering supervision of Daelim Industrial Company and opened to traffic in May 2012.

The bridge bears the name of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a 16th-century naval commander who developed the first ironclad warship and protected Korea from Japanese invasions.

The structure incorporates dedicated bicycle lanes alongside vehicle traffic routes, measuring 27 meters in width and rising to a height of 270 meters.

The bridge ranks as the eighth longest suspension bridge worldwide based on its main span length and received recognition as a finalist for Outstanding Structure Award.

Location: Yeosu

Location: Gwangyang

Inception: May 10, 2012

Official opening: May 12, 2012

Height: 273 m

Length: 2,260 m

Longest Span: 1,545 m

GPS coordinates: 34.90496,127.70507

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46