独岛（Dokdo Island）独岛位于郁陵岛东南角，是韩国最东端。
独岛（总面积 180,902平方米）位于郁陵岛东南方87.4公里的海面，是由岩石岛组成的一个火山岛。准确位置是东经131度52分，北纬37度14分。
新罗（BC57－AD935）智证王（500－514年在位）13年（512年）异斯夫（真兴王时期的将军、政治家）把郁陵岛和独岛组成的于山国收归新罗所有，史上有“六月于山国归属新罗”的记载。
据朝鲜时期（1392－1910年）的《成宗实录》所载，金自周曾对独岛（当时称三峰岛）的形状进行过描写。朝鲜时期，独岛也称为三峰岛、可支岛、于山岛等，1881年改称为独岛。1906年郁陵郡守沈兴泽最先正式使用独岛的名字，1914年行政区域改编时又划入庆尚北道。
壬辰倭乱（1592年日本入侵朝鲜的战略）后日本渔民更频繁地出入郁陵岛和独岛的近海。于是安龙福就东渡日本，日本政府确认郁陵岛和独岛是韩国的领土，并禁止日本渔民在两岛附近捕鱼。对此，史书上有相关记载。
独岛由东岛、西岛及其财团6个小岛组成。东岛（海拔98米）有火山喷出口，西海（168米）无喷出口，是由火山岩构成的。东岛和西岛间有兄弟洞，东岛还有天顶洞和海蚀溶洞，其海蚀阶地和海蚀崖地形十分发达。
1905年俄日战争后，日本认识到独岛的重要价值，于当年2月22日单方面地将独岛改称为竹岛，并划入日本岛根县。此后又一直主张对独岛的领土所有权，直至今天，独岛问题仍然是韩日间的外交问题。
现在独岛上驻有韩国的警备队，他们在岩石上修建房屋，并建造了简易的码头。独岛上多处发现了水质良好的矿泉，饮水问题也随之解决了。
Dokdo is an isolated island in the eastern reaches of the nation's territory. It is located 87.4㎞ southeast of Ulleungdo Island.
Dokdo Island (180,902m²) is formed from a volcanic rock. The island is located at a latitude of 37°14' north and a longitude of 131°52' east.
Along with Ulleungdo Island, Dokdo Island was one part of a country called Usanguk. According to records, Usanguk became part of the Silla dynasty (57B.C. ~ 935 A.D.) in June of the 13th year that King Jijeung ruled Silla. Isabu (a general and politician of Silla) gained enough strength at that time to take over Usanguk.
In the Seongjong Memoir of the Joseon dynasty, there are passages by Kim Jaju describing Dokdo Island (called Sambongdo at that time). Dokdo was called 'Sambongdo', 'Gajido' or 'Usando', but the name was changed to Dokdo in 1881. The name 'Dokdo' was first used in 1906 by the Headman of Ulleung County Sim Heungtaek. In 1914, Dokdo Island officially became an administrative district of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Province.
After The Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, Japanese fishermen often came near Ulleungdo and Dokdo. Sukjong Sillok, the Annals of King Sukjong(1674-1720), records that An Yongbok went twice to Japan in order to protest against Japanese nationals trespassing into Korean territory. He asked the Japanese authorities to recognize Korea's sovereignty over these islands and to forbid Japanese nationals to sail to these islands.
Dokdo Island is composed of two main islets, Dongdo (East Island)and Seodo (West Island), as well as 36 rock islets. Dongdo (98 meters above sea level) has a crater. Seodo (168 meters above sea level) does not have a crater but it is also made of volcanic rocks. Between Dongdo and Seodo is the Hyeongjegul Cave, and there is the Cheonsanggul Cave on Dongdo. Over time, other caves and topographic features of the island have formed due to weathering and erosion.
Japan acknowledged the value of Dokdo Island after the Russo-Japanese War of 1905. Japan unilaterally transferred Dokdo Island to Shimane Prefecture, Japan and renamed it "Dakesima". A few authorities in Japan have continuously declared their dominion,
over the island, which led to diplomatic
conflicts between Korea and Japan. It is still
unresolved.
Presently there are security guards on Dokdo Island. Houses were built on the rocks as well as a small harbor. Some fresh water have also been found on the island, supplying safe drinking water for its inhabitants.
* 当地交通
从道洞港到独岛之间船只不定期运行，请向有关航运公司咨询。
客船 : 1人(往返) 37,000韩元 / 需要时间 3小时
游览船 : 1人(往返) 35,000韩元 / 需要时间 8小时
咨询电话 : 大亚高速(054)791-0803, 蔚陵游览船协会(054)791-7010
* 详细资讯
1.位置 : 庆尚北道郁陵郡郁陵邑独岛里 山1~37号
2.咨询电话 : 蔚陵郡文化观光科 +82-54-790-6393 (韩)
3.主页 : www.dokdo.go.kr(韩/英/日/中)
Local Transportation
Ferry runs at irregular intervals from Port Dodong to Dokdo Island.
-Passenger Ship: Return ticket 3,7000 won/ 3 hour ride
-Ferry: Return ticket 35,000 won/ 8 hour ride
-Inquiries: Daeagosok (054)791-0803, Ullseung
Ferry Association (054)791-7010
Detailed Info
Inquiries: Culture and Tourism Department of Ulleung-gun
Tel. +82-54-790-6393 (Korean)/ Travel Phone +82-54-1330(Eng, Kor, Jpn, Chn)
Homepage :
www.dokdo.go.kr (English)
