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Busan’s Haeundae and Songjeong Beach will not open early in June this year, but have prepared safety measures for visitors.

Haeundae-gu announced that some 300 meters of Haeundae beach has been designated as a swimming section for the public and will undergo safety management from the 1st of June.

The gu-office has tentatively agreed with the Busan Fire Department, the Coast Guard, and the Haeundae Police Station to establish a watchtower and deploy 55 safety and security manpower for safety management.

At Songjeong Beach, a 150m section in front of the tourist information center has been designated as a swimming area, and 29 safety management personnel will be assigned.

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