Seaport · South Korea
Port of Kunsan
Kunsan (South Korea) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60330). It lies on the Yellow Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Korea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KRKUV
- World Port Index no.
- 60330
- Coordinates
- 35.98°N, 126.62°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Yellow Sea; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- South Korea
- Other names
- Kunsan; Kunson
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 3.4 m |
| Tidal range | 6.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 14.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,860 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,860 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,380 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kunsan, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Kunsan
Where is Port of Kunsan?
Kunsan (South Korea) lies on the Yellow Sea, at about 35.98°N, 126.62°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kunsan?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KRKUV for Kunsan. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kunsan?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 14.0 m for Kunsan. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kunsan from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,860 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,380 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Gwangyang, Incheon, Busan.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kunsan?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kunsan through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.