Designation of cultural heritage

Busan-designated natural monument (November 25, 2006)

Yeongdo Bridge was a place filled with the sorrows and hopes of war refugees, serving as a meeting point for separated families.
The bridge was raised seven times a day, and because of this symbolic act, many refugees gathered there, hoping to reunite with family members lost during the war. Surrounding the area, fortune-teller stalls thrived, as refugees sought guidance and solace from their hardships.
The bridge, completed in 1934, was a modern steel bridge at the time, with a length of 214.7 meters and a width of 18 meters. It was officially named "Busan Bridge," but locals called it "Yeongdo Bridge." In 1982, a new bridge named "Busan Bridge" was built nearby, and the original bridge was renamed "Yeongdo Bridge." The raising of the bridge was halted in 1966, but it was restored in 2013 following expansion and restoration efforts, which also reintroduced the bridge's lifting mechanism. Today, a ceremonial raising of the bridge takes place every Saturday at 2 PM for 15 minutes.
Due to its historical significance, Yeongdo Bridge has been designated as a monument by Busan Metropolitan City and is preserved as a cultural heritage site.