Mukho () is a

harbor A harbor (American English), or harbour (Commonwealth English; see spelling differences), is a sheltered body of water where ships, boats, and barges can be moored. The term ''harbor'' is often used interchangeably with ''port'', which is ...

Donghae City Donghae (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. There are two major ports: Donghae Harbor and Mukho Harbor. The city is located on the Yeongdong Line railroad and the Donghae Expressway. Numer ...

, Gangwon Province,

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. It is located on the shore of the

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. In the past it played an important role in the shipping of iron ore and coal; much of this role has been taken over by Donghae Harbor in recent years. Mukho is an important harbor of refuge and home to a large number of fishing vessels. A passenger ferry operates from the port to Ulleung Island. The harbor is connected to land-based transportation by two stations on the Yeongdong Line and an interchange on the

Donghae Expressway Donghae Expressway () is an expressway in South Korea, connecting Busan to Sokcho. It is numbered 65 and it is planned to eventually extend all the way along the east coast to Haeundae-gu, Haeundae, Busan. Its current length is , and It is part ...

. The ship Mangyongbong 92 carrying a 140 person delegation for the

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from

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berthed at this harbor, as protesters opposing North Korea subsequently gathered singing

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. The harbor first opened in 10.14.1937.

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Port profile from Donghae City (English)
{{Ports of South Korea Donghae, Gangwon Ports and harbours of South Korea Neighborhoods of South Korea

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