Chuja Islands

The Chuja Islands (Korean: 추자군도; Hanja: 楸子群島) are a group of 42[1] islands in the Jeju Strait, about halfway between Jejudo and the southern coast of Jeollanamdo. Only four islands are inhabited: Sangchuja ("Upper Chuja"), which is connected by a bridge to Hachuja ("Lower Chuja"), the largest by area; Hoengang; and Chupo. The Chuja Islands are administered by Jeju City.[2][3] As of December 31, 2019, the population is 1,733, based on the number of citizen registrations.

Chuja Islands
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChujagundo
McCune–ReischauerCh'ujagundo

History

Chuja Islands are administered by Jeju City, but are geographically located adjacent to Wando-gun, Jeolla North Province, and the language and culture is similar to that of Jeolla North Province.

Fishing Industry

Sinyang Fishing Port is a national fishing harbor located at Sinyang-1-ri, and is known for having a vast, arch-type, minimalist coast, and not the concrete that is common at other Korean ports. Jangjakpyeongsa beach is a popular destination.

Transportation

Chuja Islands can be accessed by boat. There are two local buses between the islands.

References
  1. "Chujado Island (추자도)". Visit Korea. Korea Tourism Organization. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Korea: Chuja Islands". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  3. Coasts of Korea and China (11th ed.). ProStar Publications. 2007. p. 6. ISBN 9781577856214.


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