A Major Achievement in National Port Planning... Mokpo Port's Future Blueprint Takes Off in Earnest

Many Key Projects Reflected,
Including Offshore Wind Power Support Berths and Shin-oehang Port Hinterland Development

The city of Mokpo in Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City has succeeded in incorporating a large number of its core pending projects into the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' "4th National Port Master Plan Revised Plan (2026–2030)," laying the foundation to foster Mokpo Port as the key maritime base port in the southwest region, integrating logistics, industry, and tourism.

Mokpo New Outer Port.

The city’s main port development projects, which have been continuously proposed by Mokpo to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, were included in the recently announced 4th National Port Master Plan Revised Plan.

The Port Master Plan is the highest-level statutory plan outlining the direction and development vision of the national port policy. With the inclusion in this revised plan, Mokpo Port is expected to accelerate functional advancement and lay the groundwork for future growth.

Mokpo City has been working closely with the Mokpo Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries and has continued to propose key projects to the government to strengthen port competitiveness.

This revised plan includes a 30,000 DWT-class steel berth and a 30,000 DWT-class general cargo berth, both of which will support the offshore wind power industry. Also included are the Phase 2 reclamation embankment (1,200 meters) and a 60-meter extension of the automobile berth, as part of the Phase 3 hinterland development at Mokpo Shin-oehang Port.

Mokpo City expects that, with these inclusions, Mokpo Shin-oehang Port will further solidify its position as a key support base for the offshore wind power industry.

In particular, with the inclusion of the construction of the National Sewol Ferry Memorial Center, which implements the Sewol ferry hull treatment plan, the basis was established to proceed with the relocation of the Sewol ferry hull.

Additionally, with the addition of the steel berth and general cargo berth to the existing two offshore wind power support berths, Mokpo Port is set to be developed as a national core base port that supports the full cycle of the offshore wind power industry—including equipment manufacturing, assembly, transportation, installation, operation, and maintenance (O&M).

The city considers this not simply as an expansion of port facilities, but as a strategic national project to enhance the competitiveness of Korea’s offshore wind supply chain.

The Mokpo Port inner port will also see new changes through the construction of a large passenger terminal and port regeneration projects.

Currently, construction of a 30,000-ton class passenger terminal is underway, with completion targeted for the end of this year. Once completed, it will enable the safe berthing of large passenger vessels and significantly strengthen Mokpo’s role as a maritime transportation hub.

In addition, small-scale port regeneration projects utilizing aging port spaces are in progress.

The city plans to maintain current port functions while integrating tourism, culture, and commercial spaces to create a complex marine cultural area for both citizens and tourists to enjoy, thereby also contributing to revitalizing the old city center.

Mokpo City will also redouble its efforts to create an eco-friendly port and foster future maritime industries.

While ensuring the seamless implementation of projects reflected in the national plan, the city will strengthen cooperation with the government, Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Special City, and related agencies to establish a virtuous cycle leading to business attraction, job creation, and regional economic revitalization.

Additionally, Mokpo City will continue consulting with the government to ensure that further projects needed for local development will be included in the national port plan, thereby further enhancing Mokpo Port's future competitiveness.

Sung-hwi Kang, Mayor of Mokpo, stated, "The incorporation of these projects into the revised Port Master Plan is a critically significant turning point for strengthening Mokpo Port’s future growth engines. We will faithfully implement the projects reflected in the national plan to transform Mokpo Port into the leading maritime hub of the southwest region where logistics, industry, and tourism grow together, as well as an emerging marine gateway for East Asia."

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