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Port of Guryongpo

KRGRP🇰🇷South Korea

Port Location

About Port of Guryongpo

Also known as: Guryongpohang, Ku Ryu Po, Kuryongp'o, Kuryongp'o-hang, Kuryongp'o-ko, Kuryongp’o

Guryongpo is a harbor located in Pohang, South Korea. It serves as a fishing port, handling seafood products. The port is known for its local specialty, gwamegi, a partially dried fish.

Background
Guryongpo is a town, or eup in Nam-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The township Changju-myeon was upgraded to the town Guryongpo-eup in 1942. Guryongpo Town Office is located in Hudong-ri. One of the local culinary specialties of Guryongpo is gwamegi a partially dried fish.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
KR-47
Latitude
35.9833°
Longitude
129.5500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
KRGRP
Country
🇰🇷South Korea
Time Zone
UTC+9
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1841961 →
Wikidata
Q12585395 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
guryongpo.ipohang.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Guryongpo?+
The approach to Guryongpo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Guryongpo West Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Guryongpo East (0.5 NM ENE), Saramal (1 NM ENE), Seogmaam (3.2 NM SSW), Balsan North Breakwater (3.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Guryongpo?+
The Port of Guryongpo is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Guryongpo?+
You can track vessels near Guryongpo (KRGRP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for KRGRP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Guryongpo?+
The Port of Guryongpo operates in the UTC+9 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.