Officially the 2026 World Island Fair Yeosu Korea, the event spans Jinmo, Gaedo, Geumodo and the Expo site.

Coastal Bireong Trail on Geumodo, a satellite venue of the Yeosu World Island Fair — Bireong Trail on Geumodo, a satellite venue of the Yeosu World Island Fair. (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization / Kim Jiho)

Can 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo tickets fit four venues into one day? We checked the official dates, prices and routes before making a plan.

Is buying a ticket all you need to do? If you assume the fair has one venue, travel between Jinmo in Dolsan, Gaedo, Geumodo and the Yeosu Expo site may take you by surprise.

Island plans also depend on ferry times. Trying to fit several venues into one day can leave more time for travel than for the fair.

We compared the organizing committee’s guidance with Yeosu City’s information item by item. For a first visit, building the day around the main venue keeps the route simpler. The dates, ticket options and venue choices below can help you decide what belongs on each day.

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Before you go

Gaedo and Geumodo require ferry travel and time to get around each island. Putting Jinmo and several satellite venues into the same day can make transit longer than your time at the exhibits.

Dates and Venues

The 2026 event, officially called the World Island Fair Yeosu Korea in English, runs from September 5 to November 4. The main venue is the Jinmo area of Dolsan. Gaedo, Geumodo and the Yeosu Expo site are satellite venues. The fair is closed on October 6, 2026, according to the organizer’s current operating-hours notice (Korean).

Start at Jinmo if you want exhibitions and activities in one place. The main venue brings together the Theme Island, Marine Ecology Island, Future Island, Culture Island, Treasure Island, International Exchange Island and Food and Market Island.

Item	Details
Dates	September 5–November 4, 2026; fair closed October 6
Main venue	Jinmo area, Dolsan, Yeosu
Satellite venues	Gaedo, Geumodo and the Yeosu Expo site

Choosing a Ticket

Regular admission costs KRW 15,000 for adults, KRW 9,000 for teenagers and KRW 6,000 for children. The four-person family discount ticket is KRW 32,000. For admission from 5 p.m., an adult evening ticket costs KRW 8,000.

Yeosu residents, visitors aged 65–74 and active-duty military or police personnel may qualify for discounted admission. Children aged six or under, visitors aged 75 or older and other eligible groups may enter free, but should bring the required proof to the on-site ticket office.

Ticket type	Adult	Teenager	Child
Regular	KRW 15,000	KRW 9,000	KRW 6,000
Evening	KRW 8,000	KRW 5,000	KRW 3,000
Family discount	KRW 32,000 for four people	—	—

A Route That Leaves Time to Explore

You can re-enter after getting a confirmation stamp when you leave, but busy periods may bring queues at the exhibition halls. Before setting out, choose two or three programs from the official schedule that matter most to you.

First visit: exhibits and activities at Jinmo
Evening visit: evening admission and the day’s performance schedule
Island trip: choose Gaedo or Geumodo for a separate day
Arriving by KTX: check the shuttle from Yeosu-Expo Station and satellite-venue connections

Planning tip

For a first visit, make the Jinmo main venue the center of one day. Give Gaedo or Geumodo a separate date so the route stays manageable.

See official ticket prices and booking options