
Updated at 2025-04-24
This commemorative tea set features iconic attractions from Mokpo City. The teapot and teacups are decorated with the city’s famous marine cable car, which spans 3.23 kilometers and offers panoramic views of mountains, cityscape, and coastline in 40 minutes round trip. The accompanying plate showcases Mokpo Modern History Hall 1, the city’s oldest building. Completed in 1900, it has served as a city hall, consulate, and cultural center—making it a living monument to South Korea’s modern development.
Language: Korean
Area: 51.58 square kilometers
Population: Approx. 218,000 people
Main Industries/Features: Located in southwestern South Jeolla Province, Mokpo is a port city rich in history, culture, and natural resources. Blessed with a unique natural environment, it is home to the Dadohaehaesang National Park and Yudalsan. The city’s primary economic activities include port logistics, fishery, and seafood processing.