Oryukdo (literally meaning Five–Six island) is group of islands located in Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, South Korea. The name reflects the fact that the island group can consist of either five or six islands, depending on the current tides.

Oryukdo

Native name: 오륙도
Oryukdo in 2013
Oryukdo
Geography
Location	Korea Strait
Coordinates	35°05′35″N 129°07′36″E
Total islands	6
Major islands	Deungdae-seom
Area	28,189 m2 (303,420 sq ft)[1]
Highest elevation	68 m (223 ft)[2]
Highest point	Gul-seom[2]
Administration
South Korea
Neighborhood	Yongho-dong
District	Nam-gu
City	Busan

The islands are uninhabited except for Deungdaedo, which has a lighthouse. The other islands are Usakdo, Surido, Gonggotdo, and Guldo. Depending on water level, Usakdo can also be separated into two islands, which are then named Bangpaedo and Sol.[3]

The Oryukdo Skywalk is a glass viewing platform positioned on a cliff overlooking the islands which opened in 2013.[4]

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