Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions in Haenam, Jeonnam, is open 09:00–18:00 and open all year round, per the Korea Tourism Organization English listing retrieved October 4, 2026. From Seoul, you take the KTX toward Gwangju Songjeong or Mokpo, then continue by intercity bus and taxi — Haenam lies beyond Mokpo, so the train cannot reach the site directly. This guide covers the route from Seoul, hours and parking, the site’s Battle of Myeongnyang history, the October festival, the fee question and who to contact.
How Do You Get There from Seoul?
| Hours | 09:00–18:00 — a 9-hour open window |
|---|---|
| Closing days | None — open all year round |
| Parking | Available on site |
| Address | 12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam |
| Phone | +82-61-530-5541 · 1330 Travel Hotline +82-2-1330 |
| Website | tour.haenam.go.kr |
Take the KTX from Seoul toward Gwangju Songjeong or Mokpo, then continue by intercity bus toward Haenam and a local taxi.
Both KTX lines run daily, and koreankorea.com lists today’s trains from Seoul to Gwangju and Mokpo.
Haenam sits beyond Mokpo, so no train serves the town — the last leg is always road.
Exact KTX fares and travel times, and the Haenam bus timetables, could not be confirmed from primary sources; check current schedules on the web before you leave.
If you are coming from Seoul without a car, ride the KTX to Mokpo and do the bus-and-taxi leg the same morning.
If you are driving, parking is available on site.
| Your situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| From Seoul without a car | KTX to Gwangju Songjeong or Mokpo, then intercity bus toward Haenam plus taxi |
| Want to check train times yourself | Use the koreankorea.com list of today’s KTX trains from Seoul to Gwangju and Mokpo |
| Driving | Park on site — parking is confirmed in the KTO listing |
| Need answers in English, Japanese or Chinese | Call the 1330 Travel Hotline at +82-2-1330 |
Opening Hours and Closing Days
Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions is open 09:00–18:00 and open all year round, per the Korea Tourism Organization English listing retrieved October 4, 2026.
That is a 9-hour window with no closing day in the listing, so any weekday works — you do not need to plan around a rest day.
Parking is available on site, which the same listing confirms.
If you want to be sure about holiday hours, call the site at +82-61-530-5541 or the 1330 hotline before a public-holiday visit.
What Is Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions? Battle of Myeongnyang and Uldolmok
The site overlooks Uldolmok, the strait where Admiral Yi Sun-Sin won the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597 — 429 years before 2026 — and it was designated a national tourist site in 1986, with the Memorial Park of Admiral Yi added in 1991.
In 1597, Admiral Yi defeated a far larger Japanese fleet in the Myeongnyang Strait, one of the most famous naval battles in Korean history.
On the site itself, a shrine commemorates that victory and a large geobukbae (turtle ship) replica is on display.
The memorial park, added five years after the designation, serves as an educational site.
Uldolmok is known for the roaring sound its fast tidal currents make in the narrow strait.
If you are interested in naval history, this site fits — the overlook, the shrine and the turtle ship replica are the main features per the KTO listing.
October Festival and Year-Round Programs
A history festival is held at the site every October, and history-related experience programs run throughout the year.
The KTO listing confirms the annual October festival, but the specific 2026 dates have not been confirmed.
The year-round programs mean a visit outside October still has something scheduled, not just the overlook and the shrine.
If you are planning an October visit, aim for the festival but expect it to be the busiest time of year — check tour.haenam.go.kr for the 2026 schedule before you fix your dates.
Admission Fee
No admission fee for 2026 has been confirmed from a primary source in the last 6 months.
The KTO English listing does not state a fee, and no primary page within 6 months quotes one.
Do not budget from a blog number — call the 1330 Travel Hotline at +82-2-1330 or the site at +82-61-530-5541, or check tour.haenam.go.kr.
If you need the answer in English, Japanese or Chinese, the 1330 hotline handles all four languages including Korean.
Who to Contact and Where to Look Things Up
For information in English, Japanese or Chinese, call the 1330 Travel Hotline at +82-2-1330; the site itself is reachable at +82-61-530-5541.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| 1330 Travel Hotline | +82-2-1330 — Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese |
| Site direct | +82-61-530-5541 |
| Website | tour.haenam.go.kr |
| Address | 12, Gwangwang leisure-ro, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam |
For broader Jeonnam trip planning, koreankorea.com has an index of its guides by region, including Jeonnam.
If I were planning this from abroad, I would ride the KTX to Mokpo, do the bus-and-taxi leg the same morning, and spend the rest of the day at the site since it opens 09:00–18:00 all year round.
👉 koreankorea.com — today’s KTX trains from Seoul (Gwangju, Mokpo)
👉 koreankorea.com — Korea travel guide by region
👉 KTO English listing — Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions (content 74232)
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Sources
- 1597 naval victory by Admiral Yi Sun-Sin; Uldolmok strait ov (api.visitkorea.or.kr)
- koreankorea.com lists today’s trains from Seoul to all citie (koreankorea.com)
- Region-by-region guide index for internal linking (koreankorea.com)
Plan Your Visit
- Every October: history festival at Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions — 2026 dates not yet confirmed
- All year: history-related experience programs run throughout the year
- Open 09:00–18:00, all year round — no closing day in the KTO listing
- Take the KTX to Gwangju Songjeong or Mokpo, then continue by intercity bus and taxi toward Haenam
- Confirm October festival dates at tour.haenam.go.kr or via +82-61-530-5541 before you go
- Numbers in this post are as of October 4, 2026
FAQ
Q. How do I get to Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions from Seoul?
Take the KTX from Seoul to Gwangju Songjeong or Mokpo, then an intercity bus toward Haenam and a local taxi. Haenam lies beyond Mokpo, so the train cannot reach the site directly.
Q. When is Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions open?
09:00–18:00, open all year round, per the KTO English listing retrieved October 4, 2026.
Q. Is there parking at Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions?
Yes — parking is available on site, per the KTO listing.
Q. What is the Battle of Myeongnyang and why is the site important?
In 1597 Admiral Yi Sun-Sin defeated a far larger Japanese fleet in the Myeongnyang Strait. Woosooyoung overlooks Uldolmok, that strait, and has a commemorative shrine and a turtle ship replica.
Q. What is the admission fee for Woosooyoung Tourist Attractions?
No fee has been confirmed from a primary source in the last 6 months. Call the 1330 hotline at +82-2-1330 or check tour.haenam.go.kr.
More one-place guides for Gwangju and Jeonnam are in the koreankorea.com region-by-region index.
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