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Voykit pocket guide · South Korea
Jumunjin
주문진
Half a day is enough: see the fish market, walk the breakwater, eat fresh squid and leave. Not a base — sleep in Gangneung.
Jumunjin is a working fishing port on the east coast of Gangwon, 20 minutes north of Gangneung. Its main draw is the Jumunjin Fish Market, one of the largest on the east coast, and the breakwater (Radiator) that featured in the film Kilimanjaro. The beach is shallow and family-friendly. Most travellers visit as a short stop between Gangneung and Yangyang, not as a destination on its own.
- Country
- South Korea
- Local name
- 주문진
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (crowded beach, humid), Dec–Feb (cold wind)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- KRW
- Money
- Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 in cash for street food, small markets and temple donations.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₩30,000–50,000 excl. bed · Mid ₩50,000–80,000 excl. bed · High ₩80,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Korea Travel Helpline 1330
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 220 V · 60 Hz · Round two-pin European plugs fit; US and UK plugs need an adapter, and US-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.; Taxis: No tip; pay the meter.; Hotel porter: Not expected; ₩1,000–2,000 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not expected; ₩10,000–20,000 or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Officially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free. Bottles cost ₩800–1,500 at convenience stores.
- Toilets
- Free, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks. Bidets are common.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dried squid (per piece) | ₩5,000–10,000 |
| Fresh squid sashimi (hoe) at market | ₩15,000–25,000 |
| Coffee at a café near the beach | ₩4,000–6,000 |
| Local bus Gangneung → Jumunjin | ₩1,200 |
| Taxi Gangneung station → Jumunjin | ₩15,000–18,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- YNY · Yangyang International Airport
- About 30 min by car; limited flights, mostly domestic and some charters
- GMP · Gimpo International (Seoul)
- About 2.5 h by express bus to Gangneung then local bus
Typical fares
- Gangneung → Jumunjin, local bus
- ₩1,200, about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Gangneung → Jumunjin
- ₩15,000–18,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable: the fish market, lighthouse and breakwater are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other. Local buses run between Jumunjin and Gangneung every 15–30 min (about 20 min, ₩1,200). Taxi from Gangneung station about ₩15,000.Walkable: the fish market, lighthouse and breakwater are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other. Local buses run between Jumunjin and Gangneung every 15–30 min (about 20 min, ₩1,200). Taxi from Gangneung station about ₩15,000.
See and do
Known for
- Jumunjin Fish Market
- Jumunjin Radiator (breakwater)
- Squid and dried seafood
- Jumunjin Beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gangneung | Local bus or taxi, about 20 min | 20–30 min |
| Yangyang | Bus or car, about 30 min north | 30–40 min |
| Seoraksan National Park | Bus to Sokcho then local bus, about 1.5 h | 1.5–2 h |
Sleep
- Jumunjin town centre
- A few motels and the Jumunjin Resort; limited dining after 20:00.A few motels and the Jumunjin Resort; limited dining after 8:00 PM.
- Gangneung (recommended)
- 20 min south, far more accommodation and restaurant choices.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | 안녕하세요annyeonghaseyo |
| Thank you | 감사합니다gamsahamnida |
| How much is this? | 이거 얼마예요?igeo eolmayeyo |
| Delicious | 맛있어요masisseoyo |
| Where is the toilet? | 화장실이 어디예요?hwajangsiri eodiyeyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A slight bow with a 'annyeonghaseyo'; handshake with the right hand, left hand touching the right forearm; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses with people you have just met
- Age and rank: Expect to be asked your age; it sets how people speak to you. Let the eldest sit and start first; avoid: Calling older people by their given name
- Handing things: Two hands for money, cards, gifts and drinks; avoid: Passing things with one hand to older people
- Subway: Quiet voices, bags off seats, queue at the marked lines; avoid: Priority and pink pregnancy seats, even when empty
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring fruit or a boxed gift; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Writing names in red ink — it is used for the dead
- Temples: Covered shoulders and knees; bow at the main hall; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; loud talk; pointing at Buddha statues
- Numbers: Know that 4 is unlucky; buildings may show F instead of a fourth floor; avoid: Giving gifts in sets of four
- Sensitive topics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Comparing Korea with Japan or China casually; jokes about the North, the Japanese colonial era, or plastic surgery
Scams and watch-outs
- The fish market closes by 18:00; go in the morning for the best selection and activity.
- Breakwater (Radiator) can be slippery when wet; no guardrails in sections.
- No English menus at many seafood restaurants — point at what you want.
- Jumunjin Beach has lifeguards only in peak summer (Jul–Aug).
Very safe. The main risks are slippery rocks on the breakwater and summer heat. No pickpocketing concerns.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jumunjin yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jumunjin Fish Market
- Jumunjin Radiator (breakwater)
- Squid and dried seafood
- Jumunjin Beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Gangneung official tourism (Jumunjin page): www.gn.go.kr/tour/sub02_01_03.do
- Wikivoyage: Jumunjin, revision 5211711 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5211711
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jumunjin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.