Port of Janghang/Seocheon-gun

Janghang, officially Seocheon-gun, is a strategic maritime port situated in Chungcheongnamdo Province, South Korea, operating under UN/LOCODE KRCHG. Located at coordinates 36°N, 126.68°E along the western coast of the Korean Peninsula, it serves as a vital node in regional shipping and logistics networks, facilitating the import and export of containerized cargo, bulk commodities, and petroleum products. Its proximity to major industrial zones and transportation corridors enhances its role in supporting South Korea’s economy, integrating with national infrastructure for efficient port-to-market connectivity. The port operates within the Asia/Seoul timezone, aligning with the country’s maritime and commercial operations, and plays a crucial role in bolstering trade flows across the East China Sea and beyond, reinforcing South Korea’s status as a global shipping hub.