Port of Mokpo

Strategically positioned at the southwestern tip of the Korean Peninsula in Jeollanam-do, the Port of Mokpo (UN/LOCODE: KRMOK) serves as a critical maritime gateway connecting the Yellow Sea to the East China Sea. Situated at coordinates 34.8° N, 126.38° E and operating within the Asia/Seoul timezone (UTC+9), this natural harbor leverages its deep-water access and sheltering archipelago to facilitate diverse cargo operations, including general cargo, containers, and bulk commodities. As a historic logistics hub for the Honam region, Mokpo supports vital ferry routes to Jeju Island and adjacent islets while driving regional economic integration through its expanding hinterland connectivity and specialized terminal infrastructure, reinforcing its status as a pivotal node in Northeast Asian shipping networks.