Admission Process

Legal Evidence of Permitting Civilian Visitors to Dokdo

The entrance of civilian visitors to Dokdo was restricted by Article 33 of the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act since Dokdo was appointed as Natural Monument #336 (Official Title: Dokdo Natural Preservation Zone) in 1982.
However, of the two restricted areas, (Dong-do and Seo-do) Dong-do has been opened to civilian visitors who submit an application and obtain approval (2005.3.24 New Governmental Orders).

Application to Enter Dokdo

• General Tourists
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  • *** Applications are accepted on first-come-first-serve basis up to the maximum number of visitors permitted per day.
  • *** Contact - Dokdo Tourist's Marine Transportation Co., Ltd. (054-791-8111~2)
    - Daea Express Marine Transportation Co., Ltd. (054-791-0801~3)
• Special Occasions
  • - Events, Assemblies, Press, Reporting·roadcasting, Academic Researches, Lodging, Stays, etc
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Reminder

• - Entrance to Dokdo may be restricted to general visitors due to weather conditions or other inevitable reasons.
• - The number of visitors permitted is restricted to 1,880 persons per day.
• - The visitors cannot go beyond Dong-do Port once they arrive on Dokdo.

All applicants for entrance to Dokdo must submit the followings :

• - An application completely filled out;
• - A list of names of people in case of group visit; and
• - A specified event plan itinerary indicating the objectives, schedules, and equipments.