2013: The Unveiling of a Renovated Drawbridge in South Korea

A renovated drawbridge in Busan Metropolitan City in South Korea was officially reopened. (Busan is second only to Seoul as South Korea’s most populous city.) This bridge, which spans Busan Bay, connects Yeong Island (formally designated as Yeongdo District) with Jung District on the mainland portion of the city.

Yeongdo Bridge was originally completed and opened in 1934, when Korea was part of the Empire of Japan. This structure was the first drawbridge to be built in Busan. It had the added distinction of being the first drawbridge with a single moveable section in all of Korea. During the Korean War, Yeongdo Bridge achieved a pivotal and even poignant claim to fame when it became a major destination for refugees seeking to reunite with lost family and friends.

Read more about this bridge in this article written by Transportation History (photo is also accredited to the site) by clicking on the link below:

Link: https://transportationhistory.org/2023/11/27/2013-the-unveiling-of-a-renovated-drawbridge-in-south-korea/#more-9880