Jumunjin Breakwater

Welcome to the windswept, evocative shores of Gangneung, a city where the towering, forested peaks of the Taebaek Mountains slope gracefully down to meet the boundless, churning expanse of the East Sea. We are standing in the…

As we step onto the pale, fine sands of Yeongjin Beach, you will immediately notice the bracing, sharp quality of the maritime air entering your lungs. This is the East Sea, known globally for its profound physical depth, its…

We now find ourselves standing at the very base of the Jumunjin Breakwater, the specific concrete pier that has captured the global imagination. As you transition from the soft, yielding sand to the hard, unyielding surface of…

Before we venture out to the exposed, windy tip of the breakwater, let us take a slight detour to gain a different, more elevated perspective. Directly across the coastal road from the beach, you will find a selection of local…

We have now reached the very tip of the Jumunjin Breakwater, the epicenter of this location's cultural magnetism. This precise spot is where the iconic scene from the massively popular Korean drama, Goblin, also known as…

Leaving the cinematic fantasy of the breakwater behind, we travel a short distance north to immerse ourselves in the gritty, authentic, and vibrant reality of the Jumunjin Seafood Market. Established in nineteen thirty six, long…

Tucked away unexpectedly within the bustling, chaotic confines of the Jumunjin Seafood Market is a truly fascinating and somewhat surreal hidden gem. As you navigate the wet, crowded aisles of fresh catches, look for the entrance…

Continuing our journey along the coastal road just north of the Jumunjin market, we arrive at a site of profound natural majesty, the Sodol Adeul Bawi Park. Translating roughly to the Sodol Son Rock Park, this location forces a…

For our final stop, we move slightly further north along the white sands of Hyangho Beach, an extension of the greater Jumunjin coastal area. Here, we encounter what is perhaps the ultimate culmination of modern media pilgrimage…

As our audio journey along the Jumunjin coastline comes to a close, take a moment to look out once more over the vast, turbulent expanse of the East Sea. We began our exploration by examining a simple, utilitarian concrete…