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Mokpo City, Korea

  • URL : http://city.mokpo.chonnam.kr
  • Sister City relationship established : December 24, 1998
  • Population : 248,499 persons
  • Area : 46.01 km2
  • Administrative Organization
    1 chamber, 3 bureaus, 4 officers in charge, 18 departments, 1 city council, 1 adjunct department, 9 business offices, 26 dongs
  • Number of Government Officials : 1,126 persons
  • Number of City Council Members : 25 persons
  • Gross Financial Assets : US$229 million
  • Historical Features
    historical 101 year-old port city. The third largest port and the sixth largest city from 1930 to 1940. The center of art and culture of Jeollanam-do. (South Jeolla Province)
  • Location : located in the south-western most part of the country at the mouth of Yeongsangang (river)
  • Provincial Role
    The center of commerce, culture, transportation and distribution for Jeollanam-do. (South Jeolla Province)
  • Tourist Sites
    famous for Mt. Yudalsan, Samhak Island, Gag(horn) Rock, Folk Cultural Center, Cultural Street, the Eight Scenic Beauties of Mokpo, Yeongsan Lake.
  • Companies : Haengnam Porcelain, Bohae Brewery, Chosun Refractories, Halla Shipbuilding.
  • Major Products : small octopus, mussels and other seafood products.