Major city · South Korea
Jumunjin주문진
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded beach, humid), Dec–Feb (cold wind)
- Airports
- YNY · GMP
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jumunjin112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jumunjin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Korea Travel Helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYNY Yangyang International Airport (About 30 min by car; limited flights, mostly domestic and some charters).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the fish market, lighthouse and breakwater are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other.Walkable: the fish market, lighthouse and breakwater are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café near the beach₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedLocal motel room (Jumunjin), a night, per room₩40,000 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedLocal motel room (Jumunjin), a night, per room₩60,000 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedLocal motel room (Jumunjin), a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jumunjin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the fish market, lighthouse and breakwater are within 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20–30 min
Local bus or taxi, about 20 min
Gangneung has coffee streets, Anmok Beach and Ojukheon House.
Door to door: 30–40 min
Bus or car, about 30 min north
Surf beaches and the Naksansa temple complex.
Seoraksan National Park
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus to Sokcho then local bus, about 1.5 h
Granite peaks and cable car; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Local motel room (Jumunjin)1 × 1 night × ₩60,000 | ₩60,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₩50,000 | ₩100,000 |
| Bus Gangneung ↔ Jumunjin, round trip2 × ₩2,400 · check | ₩4,800 |
| Squid meal at the market2 × ₩15,000 · check | ₩30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₩19,500 |
| Trip total≈ ₩107,200 per person per day, bed included | ₩214,300≈ US$160 |
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2026 estimate in won; transport from Gangneung excluded.
Prices of common things
| Dried squid (per piece)check | ₩5,000–10,000 (≈ US$4–8) |
| Fresh squid sashimi (hoe) at marketcheck | ₩15,000–25,000 (≈ US$11–18) |
| Coffee at a café near the beach | ₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Local bus Gangneung → Jumunjin | ₩1,200 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi Gangneung station → Jumunjin | ₩15,000–18,000 (≈ US$11–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fish market closes by 18:00; go in the morning for the best selection and activity.The fish market closes by 6:00 PM; 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).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Korea Travel Helpline
- 1330
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Jumunjin주문진
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Korea Travel Helpline1330
Embassy
The nearest consular services are in Seoul. The US Embassy is in Seoul; most other countries have embassies in Seoul.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Gangneung → Jumunjin, local bus: ₩1,200 (≈ under US$1), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Gangneung → Jumunjin: ₩15,000–18,000 (≈ US$11–13)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 얼마예요? — How much is this? (igeo eolmayeyo)
- 맛있어요 — Delicious (masisseoyo)
- 화장실이 어디예요? — Where is the toilet? (hwajangsiri eodiyeyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jumunjin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded beach, humid), Dec–Feb (cold wind) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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