Wangdolcho
Wangdolcho
A massive offshore underwater reef (seamount) about 23 km east of Hupo in Uljin. Three peaks — Bukjjam, Jungjjam and Namjjam — rise from south to north, and cold-current, warm-current and pelagic species mingle here, making it the East Sea's signature offshore dive site.
Twice the size of Yeouido,
an offshore underwater reef
A large offshore underwater reef (seamount) about 23 km east of Hupo. The peaks are shallow at 3–10 m while the surroundings drop steeply to 40–60 m. Spanning about 15 km² (twice the size of Yeouido), it mixes cold-current, warm-current and pelagic species, with 126 marine species recorded.
Wangdolcho by the field data
※ Visibility, water temperature, current, tides, average depth and best season are all unconfirmed (data pending). As an exposed offshore feature, it is strongly affected by weather and sea state.
A golden fishing ground where 126 species mingle
Cold-current, warm-current and pelagic species mingle in one place (a 2006 survey confirmed 126 species, with at least 200 estimated). A variety of seaweeds and crustaceans are also found here.
From Seoul to the entry point
About 3.5–4 hours by car.
Offshore departure point.
About 23 km east by boat.
Access-permit information is data pending. As an offshore-departure site, confirming with a local shop in advance is recommended.
The nearest chamber information is unconfirmed. In an emergency, prioritize the 119 / DAN hotline.
- Long offshore transit (~23 km)
- Deep water (40–60 m)
- Open-sea currents & changing weather
- Visibility, water temperature, current, tides, average depth and best season are all unconfirmed — data pending. Nearest chamber and access permit are also pending.
- Nearest airport not yet confirmed. ‘One of Korea's top-3 sites / ~10,000 divers a year’ is an aggregate claim, reflected only as general description.
Into the offshore East Sea's
kingdom of life
Plan your dive at Wangdolcho.