Yeongdo Bridge, Bascule bridge in Busan, South Korea.
The bridge spans across the Busan South Port, connecting the Jung District on the mainland to Yeongdo Island through a steel structure with lifting capabilities.
Constructed in 1934 during the Japanese colonial period, the bridge served as the first mechanical lifting bridge in Korea until its mechanism stopped operating in 1966.
During the Korean War, the bridge became a central meeting point where separated families posted messages and searched for their missing relatives.
The bridge opens daily at 2:00 PM for fifteen minutes, allowing maritime traffic to pass while offering visitors an opportunity to observe the lifting mechanism.
The structure underwent complete restoration in 2013, returning to operational status after 47 years of remaining static, now accommodating six lanes of traffic.
Location: Yeongdo District
Location: Jung District
GPS coordinates: 35.09542,129.03654
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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