Yeosu
A coastal city on South Korea's southern shore, Yeosu is known for its seafood, beaches, and marinas, and hosted the 2012 World Expo in its harbour. The city sits on a peninsula surrounded by hundreds of islands, with Odongdo island designated as part of Hallyeohaesang National Park. The historic Jinnamgwan, a national treasure associated with Admiral Yi Sun-sin, stands in the city centre. Yeosu also functions as a significant petrochemical and industrial hub alongside its growing profile as an ocean resort destination.
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- Population268,823
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.6 mi
Nearest airports
Yeosu: quick answers
Where is Yeosu?
Yeosu is in South Korea, about 81 km50 miles in a straight line from Gwangju.
How do you get to Yeosu?
The nearest airport is Yeosu (RSU), about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Yeosu?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is July, with about 286 mm11.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Yeosu?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 605 restaurants, 158 cafés and 145 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.