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Jumunjin Port (주문진항)

Jumunjin Port is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationMountains + east coast — Korea's outdoor heartEnglish-friendly
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Why go

Jumunjin Port is the largest fishing port on Korea's east-central coast, in northern Gangneung. The morning fish auction — usually around 5 a.m. — is the most authentic experience, with the day's catch laid out on the concrete and dozens of buyers shouting bids in the auctioneer's rapid call. After the auction, the port's fish-market street opens for direct retail; sashimi cut to order at a buy-and-eat counter, eaten on the spot at communal tables, is the standard travelers' meal. The breakwater walk past the famous red and white lighthouses gives a postcard photo. Best for the auction at dawn. Pair with the surrounding East Sea beaches and Gangneung Coffee Street for a full day.

Quick highlights

  • Largest fishing port on Korea's east-central coast
  • Pre-dawn fish auction with rapid bidding
  • Buy-and-eat sashimi counters direct from the catch
  • Iconic red-and-white lighthouse breakwater walk
  • Pair with East Sea beaches and Gangneung Coffee Street

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