Official / Local Name만호동
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Mokpo-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7852°N, 126.3846°E · 48 m
Overview
Situated in Mokpo-si, South Jeolla at 48 m elevation, Manho-dong (만호동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 만호동 (Manho-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Mokpo-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (0.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ichungmugongyujeokji (이충무공유적지) (2.3 km) · Yudalsanjogakgongwon (유달산조각공원) (1.5 km) · Deungdaeseom (등대섬) (1.9 km) · Gohado (고하도) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seosan-dong (서산동) (0.5 km), Muan-dong (무안동) (0.7 km), Geumhwa-dong (금화동) (0.8 km), Ongeum-dong (온금동) (1.1 km), Daebandong (대반동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yudal-dong (유달동) (0.5 km) · Mokwon-dong (목원동) (0.6 km) · Dongmyeong-dong (동명동) (0.8 km) · Yeon-dong (연동) (1.2 km) · Daeseong-dong (대성동) (1.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (0.7 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "만호동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ichungmugongyujeokji (이충무공유적지) (2.3 km) — Manho-dong (만호동)
- Yudalsanjogakgongwon (유달산조각공원) (1.5 km) — Manho-dong (만호동)
- Deungdaeseom (등대섬) (1.9 km) — Manho-dong (만호동)
- Gohado (고하도) (2.3 km) — Manho-dong (만호동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from South Jeolla.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Manho-dong (pop. 12,000) in Mokpo-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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