Maritime transport in South Korea - statistics and facts
While South Korea is a peninsula, its closed borders with North Korea mean that it is essentially an island. Within this context, maritime transport is a key aspect of South Korea’s engagement in international trade given its export-oriented economy. Highlighted by the country being home to one of the largest ports in the world, several marine ports and facilities operate under the authority of the national and local governments. The five major domestic ports, Busan, Incheon, Gwangyang, Pyeongtaek-Dangjin, and Ulsan, are spread across the nation’s three coastlines.
