The city of Busan has announced its measures to ensure safety while strengthening measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 at its seven beaches during the summer season from July 1 through August 31.
Here’s the latest on what to expect if you plan to visit one of Busan’s beaches this summer.
Haeundae Beach
— From July 1-4, groups of only 4 people are allowed. From July 5, groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— A Hug Photo Zone and Children’s beach will operate
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— Visitors to the beach will receive a temperature sticker
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented
Gwangalli Beach
— Groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— A Pengsoo structure has been built and a SUP Zone will operate
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented
Songjeong Beach
— From July 1-4, groups of only 4 people are allowed. From July 5, groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— A Junk art North Pole Photo Zone will operate
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— The surfing zone has been extended to 270-meters
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— Visitors to the beach will receive a temperature sticker
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented
Dadaepo Beach
— Groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— A photo zone and a dog urinal space will operate
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented
Songdo Beach
— Groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— No special operations are scheduled
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented
Ilgwang Beach
— Groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— A complete ban on tents and shade screens is implemented
— Drinking fountains and event stages will not operate
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented
Imrang Beach
— Groups of 8 people will be allowed.
— People who want to use beach facilities (parasols, tubes, showers) must have a temperature check.
— Swimming will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
— Wearing masks are mandatory for everyone whether vaccinated or not
— A complete ban on tents and shade screens is implemented
— Drinking fountains and event stages will not operate
— Drinking and eating are prohibited on the beach from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Not more than two people are allowed to eat and drink at the beach together
— “Citizen’s Self Participation Safety Call” will be implemented