Yeonggwang

Yeonggwang (영광군) is a county on the west coast of Jeollanam-do, known for its nuclear power plant complex (Yeonggwang Nuclear Power Plant, now renamed Hanbit), its famous Yeonggwang Bulgogi (a regional variation of Korean BBQ), and the scenic Ganjin Coast. Yeonggwang is also known for its eel fishing and tidal flats.

By Plane

Muan Airport (MWX IATA) is 30 min by car. Gwangju Airport (KWJ IATA) is 1 hr.

By Train

Yeonggwang Station on the Honam Line from Gwangju (50 min).

By Car / Road

From Gwangju, take National Route 22 (1 hr). Buses from Gwangju.

Local buses. A car is best.

• Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant Visitor Centre — Tours of Korea's largest nuclear plant.

• Ganjin Coast — Scenic coastline with tidal flats and walking paths.

• Yeonggwang Traditional Market.

• Beopseongpo — Historic port town.

• Yeonggwang Snow Crab Festival (January–February).

• Yeonggwang Bulgogi tasting — A famous regional variation.

• Tidal flat experience at Ganjin.

• Nuclear power plant tour.

• Fishing at Beopseongpo.

• Yeonggwang bulgogi — Marinated beef BBQ unique to the region (₩20,000–35,000).
• Jangeo gui (grilled eel) at coastal restaurants.
• Ganjin maeuntang (spicy seafood stew).
• Daegu (cod) dishes.

• Makgeolli.
• Soju.

• Budget: Yeonggwang motels (₩30,000–50,000).
• Mid-range: Pensions near the coast (₩50,000–90,000).

• Yeonggwang bulgogi sauce.
• Dried seafood.
• Local rice.

• Hampyeong (20 min by car) — Butterfly Festival.
• Mokpo (40 min by car) — Maritime Museum.
• Muan (25 min by car) — Lotus Festival.
• Jangseong (30 min by car) — Artificial intelligence town.