Isunsin Square 이순신광장
Yeosu · Old Downtown, Isunsin Square & Nangman Pocha · Sights
A broad harbor plaza named for Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the naval hero who defended this coast in the 1590s. A replica turtle ship, the armored vessel he is famous for, rests near the water, and the open pavement makes a natural gathering point for evening strolls. On many weekend nights buskers set up speakers and small crowds form.
The square is free, flat and wheelchair-friendly, so it suits any age. Many visitors come here first to get a feel for the harbor, then wander toward the pocha tents and Jongpo seafront as the lights come on. Cafes and convenience stores ring the square, which helps if you need water or a toilet break.
It is a 15-minute walk from the old downtown bus stops, and taxis from Yeosu-Expo Station (여수엑스포역) take about 10 minutes. Public parking is limited nearby on weekends.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 이순신광장
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon through evening, when the harbor lights start and buskers appear.
- Pair it with
- Yeosu Nangman Pocha Street and Jongpo Marine Park and Hamel Lighthouse are both a short walk along the waterfront.
- Great for
- Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- A turtle-ship replica sits against the harbor here, and the square fills with street performers on weekend evenings. It is free and open all day, so it works as a first stop after arriving.