Dokdo (독도)

Located 87.4 kilometers away from Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo is an island on the east coast of Korea. Dokdo comprises two major islands called Dongdo (East Island), located at a latitude of 37°14'N and a longitude of 131°52'E, and Seodo (West Island), located at a latitude of 37°14'N and a longitude of 131°51'E. Designated as a Natural Monument, Dokdo is a protected natural reserve that serves as a home to several rare and endangered bird species. Civilian access to Dokdo was prohib...