The neighboring islands of Jaeundo (자은도), Palgeumdo (팔금도) and Chupodo (추포도) are connected to Amtaedo by bridges.

The chief agricultural products of the island include rice, sesame seeds, beans, sweet potatoes and chili peppers.

In terms of fishing, the main products include croakers, masu salmon, dotted gizzard shad, anchovies, hairtail and octopus.

Due to the fact that the lighthouse is placed on a hill, the light source stands at approximately 38 meters (125 feet) above the water's surface.

[8] After some of the protesters were arrested, more than 400 Amtaedo residents traveled to Mokpo by boat and staged demonstrations in front of the police station and the courthouse.

Eventually, the Japanese colonial government intervened and reached an agreement to reduce rents and release the protestors from jail.