Sibidongpado
Sibidongpado
An uninhabited island group of 12 islands in the open sea west of Gunsan's outer port. Rich in fish, it is a famed fishing spot nicknamed the 'red seabream refrigerator,' and it is introduced by West Sea diving media as a Gunsan-area dive site. With no scheduled ferry, it is reached by boat.
An open-sea group of
12 islands off Gunsan
An uninhabited group of 12 islands in the open sea west of Gunsan's outer port, in Yeondo-ri, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. Island No. 4 has a lighthouse, and Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 9 are designated protected islands. It has been known since 2003 for surveys of Goryeo-era underwater relics, and being rich in fish it is a famed fishing spot nicknamed the 'red seabream refrigerator.'
Sibidongpado by the numbers
※ Depth, visibility, water temperature and underwater terrain all lack a primary dive source (data pending). The 'strong' current is inferred from general West Sea characteristics, and safe diving is recommended only around slack tide.
Fish of the 'red seabream refrigerator'
It is known for rockfish along with red seabream, black seabream, flounder and sea bass. However, this is a species indicator drawn from angling targets, not a record of dive observations.
From Seoul to the entry point
Overland via Gunsan/Seocheon.
Fishing/charter boat.
Island group in the open sea west of Gunsan's outer port.
Islands No. 1, 2, 4 and 9 are protected islands and may have landing and environmental restrictions, so they require separate confirmation. As a general West Sea principle, legal diving arranged through a resort or dive center is recommended to avoid friction with fishermen and the coast guard.
Information on the nearest recompression chamber is unavailable. In an emergency, prioritize the 119 / DAN hotline.
- Strong current (diving recommended only around slack tide)
- Possible low visibility
- Remote open sea (delayed access and rescue)
- Possible friction with fishermen and coast guard (legal access required)
- Depth, visibility and underwater terrain all lack a primary dive source (data pending). The species profile is an indicator drawn from angling targets (not dive observations).
- Access permit status unconfirmed · landing and environmental rules for protected islands (Nos. 1, 2, 4, 9) require separate confirmation.
Gunsan's open-sea
'red seabream refrigerator'
Plan your dive at Sibidongpado.