Mokpo Jayu Market (Namjin Night Market) (목포 자유시장 (남진야시장)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Mokpo Jayu Market (Namjin Night Market) (목포 자유시장 (남진야시장))

1.6Km    2019-10-02

122, Jayu-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-245-1615

Mokpo Jayu Market is located near Mokpo Station and is started out as a gathering of individual shops opened and operated by local owners. It was official recognized as a market in 1999, quickly growing in size after that; the market currently has over 220 shops. In continuation of the market's growth, the Namjin Night Market started opening in 2015. The night market takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings and is filled with vendors selling popular marketplace foods.

Daebak Hongdo Agujjim (대박홍도아구찜)

1.6Km    2024-12-10

Daebak Hongdo Agujjim is a restaurant specializing in agujjim (spicy braised monkfish) and a well-known secret among Mokpo residents. Thanks to its fame, the restaurant has two buildings: the main building and the annex. It is located in Dongbu Market, Mokpo. Monkfish is a type of fish known for its tender and chewy texture and in Korea it is often cooked by braising. Monkfish, bean sprouts, and other vegetables are stir-fried with red chili paste-based sauce, creating a dish that brings alive the tender texture of the monkfish and the crunchiness of the vegetables. What elevates this restaurant above the others is their sauce. Dip the fish into a sauce made with chili pepper powder and it will open doors to a new world of flavor and taste.

Homeplus - Mokpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 목포)

2.1Km    2024-04-23

313, Yeongsan-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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Badam (바담)

2.4Km    2021-06-30

48-16, Cheongho-ro, 219beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-274-1006

A store where you can enjoy fresh seafood in season. This restaurant's signature menu is octopus soup. This seafood restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do.

Gohado Island Observatory (고하도 전망대)

2.7Km    2024-05-30

234 Gohadoan-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Gohado Island Observatory was built to resemble the traditional battleships of the Joseon dynasty, like those used by Admiral Yi Sunshin. The observatory is a popular location due to the wonderful views it affords of the sea surrounding Gohado Island. The observatory also includes a rest area and exhibitions about Mokpo tourism and history.

Gohado Marine Theme Park (고하도 해상테마파크)

2.7Km    2025-02-04

234 Gohadoan-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

Gohado Marine Theme Park is a multi-faceted marine tourist destination in the southwestern part of Korea, home to historical sites related to Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Visitors can access the island via Mokpo Bridge or the Mokpo Marine Cable Car. The island features a botanical garden, island greenhouse, cotton experience exhibition hall and garden, and recreational facilities. From the observatory, tourists can enjoy a 360-degree view of both Mokpo and the scenic Dadohae waters. Walking along the coastal deck trail over the sea, visitors can appreciate the stunning views of Gohado Island.

Namnong Memorial Hall (남농기념관)

3.0Km    2025-01-17

119, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-276-0313

Namnong Memorial Hall is an art gallery dedicated to the works and memory of Namnong Heo Gun, a famous artist of the traditional Southern School of Painting. The hall was opened as an art gallery by Namnong Heo Gun (1908-1987) himself in 1985. The Southern School of Painting features natural scenes with accompanying calligraphy. The hall now features over 200 works of art by some of the most famous Korean paintings in history, as well as pottery from China and Japan.

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관)

3.1Km    2022-01-24

102, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8484

Mokpo Culture & Arts Center is in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The center opened in July 1997 and has two buildings, an exhibition hall, which includes seven exhibition rooms and two special rooms, and performance hall, which has a 698-seat auditorium. Mokpo Culture & Arts Center was established to provide opportunities for the local community to enjoy cultural and creative arts.

Wolchul Sikdang (월출식당)

3.3Km    2021-03-25

35, Samgak-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-284-1735

It is a place that uses only eels in the rivers of Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The most famous menu is eel soup.

Mokpo Natural History Museum (목포자연사박물관)

3.3Km    2024-06-18

135 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-274-3655

Mokpo Natural History Museum is located inside of Gatbawi Culture Town, one of the major tourist attractions in Mokpo. The museum consists of a natural history hall and local history hall. The museum features many rare dinosaur fossils as well as cultural artifacts and exhibitions.