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Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival

Yeosu Turtle Ship Festival Ended

May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 · Jeonnam

This festival has ended — many return annually, so it may come back next year. See current festivals in Jeonnam or plan around your dates.
DatesMay 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026
VenueYi Sun-sin Square
Address6 Seoneosijang-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do
AdmissionFree
Hours10:00–21:30
Contact061-664-5400
Websitexn--9p4b13eb4bd6i.com/

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Yeosu was the headquarters of Admiral Yi's Jeolla Left Navy, and this festival marks the fleet's first sortie of May 1592: naval rite reenactments, parades, and programs around Yi Sun-sin Square in the old naval city where the turtle ship was built.

Description translated from official Korean tourism data. Details can change — verify with the organizer before you go.

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Photos: Korea Tourism Organization

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