Hello @slowwalker ,
I really enjoyed your discovery in Mokpo!
I am a steemian from Toronto - my background is South Korean.
However this past summer of 2017 was my first time travelling to Korea! Yes I am a 2nd generation Canadian- Korean and so flying to Korea was an absolute amazing experience. I got to witness a lot of the history and culture from which my entire family is from.

I actually got to see the entire East coast of South Korea, to name a few places : Sokcho , Gangneung, Uljin, Pohang, Gyeongju, Ulsan and my favourite Busan! I had the time of my life trying so many korean dishes, the freshest seafood dishes and also amazing scenery everywhere.
(which I will post very soon on my steemit!)

I cant believe I did not check out the west coast and see what you saw!
Thank you so much for sharing!