[Jeollanam-do] Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)’.
💡 Overview
“Mokpo is a port.” This phrase is familiar to Koreans as both a movie title and a popular song. Mokpo, one of three major ports in Korea, is a key center for trade and logistics. The Mokpo Port Festival recreates the traditional Pasi Market culture of Mokpo Port, offering a variety of food, entertainment, and experiences. Visitors can participate in live auctions at a ship for fresh seafood and enjoy the ocean view while grilling their purchases at the cooking station. In addition, the festival features a variety of maritime parades, navy band performances, and shows by art troupes from Mokpo’s overseas sister cities, all reflecting Mokpo’s identity as a port city.
◎ Pasi Market
A market formed on the sea where merchant ships and traders gather near fishing grounds.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 6 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (Zipcode: 58751) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-61-270-8441 |
| 📅 Period | 2025-09-26 ~ 2025-09-28 |
| Event Location | Areas of Mokpo Port & Samhakdo Island |
| Schedule | 13:00-22:00 |
| Event Duration | Varies by program |
| Fees | Free |
| Age Limit | Open to visitors of all ages |
| Sponsor | Mokpo-si |
| Sponsor Phone | +82-61-270-8441 |
| Co-Sponsor | Mokpo Festival Organization Committee |
| Co-Sponsor Phone | +82-61-270-8441 |
📝 Additional Information
[Introduction]
“Mokpo is a port.” This phrase is familiar to Koreans as both a movie title and a popular song. Mokpo, one of three major ports in Korea, is a key center for trade and logistics. The Mokpo Port Festival recreates the traditional Pasi Market culture of Mokpo Port, offering a variety of food, entertainment, and experiences. Visitors can participate in live auctions at a ship for fresh seafood and enjoy the ocean view while grilling their purchases at the cooking station. In addition, the festival features a variety of maritime parades, navy band performances, and shows by art troupes from Mokpo’s overseas sister cities, all reflecting Mokpo’s identity as a port city.
◎ Pasi Market
A market formed on the sea where merchant ships and traders gather near fishing grounds.
[Programs]
Pasi market auction & grilling experience, youth night, youth Pasi market road parade, etc.
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📍 Nearby Attractions
- Mok-po Marinabay Hotel (목포 마리나베이호텔)Distance: 469m | 1 , Haean-ro 249beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
- Deungdae (Lighthouse) Guesthouse [Korea Quality](등대게스트하우스)Distance: 886m | 6 , Nojeokbong-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Ri-in Mokpo Guesthouse (리인목포게스트하우스)Distance: 1.1km | 6 , Maingyeteo-ro 38beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Good Guesthouse (좋은집 게스트하우스)Distance: 1.1km | 2-15 , Maingyeteo-ro 40beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Estacion 1913 (에스타시옹1913)Distance: 1.0km | 13 , Haean-ro 177beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Hanmir (한미르)Distance: 1.4km | 112, Yudal-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Mokpo Fishery Market (목포 종합수산시장)Distance: 349m | 265-4 Haean-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Mokpo Special Tourist Zone (목포 관광특구) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Samhakdo Cruise (삼학도크루즈) 🔗Distance: 802m | 104 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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