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Mokpo

City · South Jeolla Province, 🇰🇷 South Korea
Population 214,701
Area 154 km²
Time zone Asia/Seoul
Official website eng.mokpo.go.kr/home/eng/
Mokpo

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Mokpo Essentials

Mokpo’s identity is defined by its deep-water port and colonial past. This collection highlights the city's architectural heritage, including the former Japanese Consulate, alongside a concentrated cluster of cultural institutions on Gatbawi Culture Street. Visitors can explore the 14th-century Sinan shipwreck at the National Haeyang Museum, browse traditional seafood at Hangdong Market, and view Southern School ink paintings at the Namnong Memorial Hall. These sites offer a comprehensive look at the maritime science, natural history, and regional arts of South Korea's southwestern coast.

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Museums of Mokpo

Mokpo’s cultural landscape is defined by its maritime heritage and colonial history. This collection features the National Maritime Museum, home to a 14th-century shipwreck, and the Modern History Museum housed in the former Japanese Consulate. The Gatbawi Cultural District anchors several institutions, including the Natural History Museum with its rare dinosaur egg fossils and the Namnong Memorial Hall, which preserves the legacy of the Southern School of Korean literati painting.

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Mokpo's Places of Worship

Mokpo's religious landscape features a mix of historic Buddhist sites and modern Christian architecture. Dalseongsa, nestled on the slopes of Yudalsan Mountain, provides examples of traditional temple design and stone carvings. The city's Christian heritage is represented by various denominations, including prominent Catholic parishes in Daeseong-dong and Okam-dong, alongside several Presbyterian and Protestant congregations that serve as spiritual hubs throughout the central and northern districts.

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Korea International Circuit & Racing

The Korea International Circuit in Yeongam is a Hermann Tilke-designed motorsport venue that hosted the Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix from 2010 to 2013. The facility features a 5.615-kilometer main track characterized by one of the longest back straights in Asia and a technical final sector. This collection includes various spectator stands positioned around the circuit, the dedicated karting track for public use, and specialized off-road courses for rally and motocross events.

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Scenic Parks in Mokpo

Mokpo’s urban landscape is defined by its coastal geography and the central Yudalsan Mountain. This collection features diverse green spaces, from the Yudalsan Art Park with its collection of contemporary sculptures to No-eul Park, a coastal spot known for views of the Mokpo Bridge. Visitors can explore lakeside paths at Yonghaehoban or visit neighborhood parks like Baeglyeon and Seoghyeon, which offer quiet walking trails and recreational facilities within the city's residential districts.

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Scenic Peaks of Mokpo

Mokpo’s topography is defined by its rugged granite peaks and coastal ridges, offering vantage points over the Dadohaehaesang National Park and the busy Mokpo Port. This collection includes the iconic Yudalsan, famous for its historic pavilions and rock formations, alongside the scenic trails of Gohado Island. These peaks provide clear views of the Mokpo Bridge, the Yeongsan River estuary, and the numerous islands that characterize South Korea’s southwestern coastline.

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Mokpo — Map

Mokpo — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like -1°) · extremes -4°–11°
  • 0° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 9°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 1°) · extremes -3°–13°
  • 1° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 7°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes -1°–16°
  • 4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 4°–20°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–24°
  • 13° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° · extremes 15°–27°
  • 18° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 19°–30°
  • 23° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 20°–32°
  • 24° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 15°–29°
  • 20° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 9°–24°
  • 14° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 3°–20°
  • 8° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 2°) · extremes -2°–14°
  • 2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 11°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
South Korean Won KRW ₩ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Korean
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+82
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Tours & Activities

Mokpo Modern History Museum
Drive
National Haeyang Museum
Walk
Mokpo Natural History Museum

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