Yangyang County to Host "Yangyang County Governor's Beginner Surfing Competition & Festival" on September 20-21

From Beginner Surfing Competition to Local Market and Beach Clean-Up
A Festival for Everyone to Enjoy

The "2025 Yangyang County Governor's Beginner Surfing Competition & Festival," hosted and organized by Yangyang County in Gangwon Province and the Yangyang County Surfing Association, will take place from September 20 to 21 at Jukdo Beach in Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang County.

2025 Yangyang County Governor's Beginner Surfing Competition Poster. Provided by Yangyang County

This year's competition will see the participation of 180 beginner surfers from across the country, and approximately 800 spectators are expected to attend.

Over the past decade, Yangyang County has focused on developing the surfing tourism industry, establishing itself as the "Mecca of Surfing in Korea." The association has also contributed to the popularization of surfing by hosting international competitions and running surfing education programs. This event holds special significance as a community sports festival open to everyone.

During the festival, there will be a beginner surfing competition for novice surfers, a used board exchange zone where participants can freely trade and sell secondhand boards, the Yangyang Local Market operated directly by local small business owners and young entrepreneurs, and a surfing brand promotion center.

Additionally, a variety of side events are planned, including a beach clean-up campaign, acoustic performances, and fireworks, creating a festival where both surfing and local culture can be enjoyed together.

To ensure the safe operation of the event, safety management plans have been established in accordance with relevant laws such as the "Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety" and the "Performance Act." Safety personnel, a rescue team, ambulances, and medical staff will be on standby at the site at all times. Furthermore, a step-by-step response manual based on weather conditions will be implemented to create a safe environment for both participants and spectators.

Jang Nae-hong, President of the Yangyang County Surfing Association, stated, "I would like to express my gratitude not only to the surfers who visit Yangyang for surfing, but also to the travelers who come to the region, as well as the small business owners and young people who live here. We have prepared this Beginner Surfing Competition & Festival as a romantic gathering that everyone can enjoy together. I hope that surfing will become a warm culture that connects people and the community, reaching beyond the sea of Yangyang."

Yangyang County expects this event to expand the base of beginner surfers, enhance the region's image, increase market opportunities for small business owners and young entrepreneurs, and revitalize tourism during the off-season.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.