Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제)

*The information below is based on the 2025 festivals. Details for the 2026 festivals will be updated as they become available.*“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 MarketA market formed on the sea where merchant ships and traders gather near fishing grounds.

When does this festival take place?

2026-10-16 – 2026-10-18

Where is Mokpo Port Festival (목포항구축제) held?

6 Samhak-ro 92beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

What are the hours?

13:00-22:00

Is there an admission fee?

Free