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Koje

Koje (also romanized as Geoje) is a city and island located in the South Gyeongsang Province of South Korea. Covering roughly 383 km², the island lies in the Korea Strait between the Korean Peninsula and the larger island of Namhae. The city’s administrative center is situated on the western coast, while the eastern coast features a rugged shoreline with numerous bays and inlets.

Historically, Koje was a strategic naval base, especially during the Korean War, when it housed a large

In contemporary times Koje’s economy is driven by shipbuilding, with major shipyards operating in the Geoje‑Daewoo

The population exceeds 250 000 residents, most of whom speak the Gyeongsang dialect of Korean. Transportation links

United
Nations
prisoner‑of‑war
camp
known
as
Koje
Camp.
The
camp
detained
thousands
of
North
Korean
and
Chinese
soldiers
and
was
the
site
of
several
notable
uprisings
that
influenced
post‑war
policies
on
the
treatment
of
POWs.
and
DSME
complexes,
making
the
island
a
key
contributor
to
South
Korea’s
maritime
industry.
Tourism
also
plays
a
role;
attractions
include
the
scenic
Haegeumgang
coastal
cliffs,
the
historic
Oedo
Botania
garden
on
a
neighboring
small
island,
and
several
beaches
popular
with
locals
and
visitors.
consist
of
a
network
of
bridges
and
ferries
connecting
Koje
to
the
mainland,
as
well
as
a
regional
airport
offering
flights
to
major
Korean
cities.
Koje’s
blend
of
industrial
significance
and
natural
beauty
continues
to
shape
its
role
within
the
broader
region.