Goheung Beach to Open Simultaneously on the 15th

Published 12 Jul.2023 16:55(KST)

11 Locations Including Namyeol Sunrise Beach

Goheung-gun (Governor Gong Young-min) announced that it has completed preparations to welcome tourists during the hot summer season and will officially open 11 beaches in the area, including Namyeol Sunrise Beach, on July 15.

The swimming hours at the beaches, which will operate until August 15, are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 53 water safety personnel will be deployed to ensure the safety of visitors.

[Photo by Goheung-gun]

Namyeol Sunrise Beach, the best resort on the southern coast, features the relaxing Songlim Forest and the Space Launch Observatory, which offers views of the premium scenery of the Dadohae (Korean Archipelago). Yongdong and Pungnyu Beaches are popular among tourists for their beautiful Goheung Bay views, camping sites, small parks, and various convenience facilities.

Additionally, Naro Space and Yeompo Beaches attract family vacationers with the Nuri rocket launch vehicle and the Naro Space Center Space Science Museum, which proudly represent Korea’s space history. Yeonso, Ikgeum, and Geumjang Beaches offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the open coastal scenery of Geogeumdo Island, making them continuously popular destinations.

Meanwhile, the county has renovated convenience facilities such as restrooms, drinking fountains, and shower rooms to provide clean and comfortable resting spaces for vacationers. To ensure safe water activities, risk assessment services have been conducted, water safety personnel have been trained, and an organic cooperative system has been established with the Yeosu Coast Guard and Goheung Fire Station.

A county official stated, “With the lifting of social distancing measures, it is expected that many visitors will come to the local beaches. We will strengthen safety inspections of facilities and do our best to prevent even a single accident.”