Yonggipo (KRYGP)

The well sheltered port is used as a passenger facility to Incheon, South Korea. A naval base is located within the harbour area.

The port is located on the E side of Baengnyeongdo, 11nm off the W coast of Korea (North).

Max LOA 80.10m, breadth 19.0m, draught 3.8 and 169DWT.

The port is approached from the S through the entrance channel, marked between the breakwaters.

Coastguard Station (Baeknyeong Police Station) located within the port area. The coastguard responds to accidents such as rescue of drowning and falling victims and it is used for the safety management and control of fast ferry, cruise vessels and recreational fishing boats, etc. Furthermore it is used for security in the West Sea NLL border area, rescue-oriented patrol activities, maritime crime prevention and enforcement.

Silting is evident in the NW section of the harbour area.

Coastguard (Baeknyeong Police Station) contact info Telephone: +82 32 650 2139 Facsimile: +82 32 650 2829