South Korea's beaches open for summer season as heat sets in

Beaches across South Korea are opening for the summer season, with local governments strengthening safety measures as hot weather draws vacationers to the coast. Gangwon Province is among the first to welcome beachgoers, with 86 beaches along the east coast opening in phases after Ayajin Beach in Goseong opened June 12. Sokcho Beach opens July 3, followed by Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung on July 4. READ: South Korea’s beaches face threat from development, rising seas Jeju’s 12 beaches opened Tuesday and will operate through Sept. 6, the island’s longest season on record. They will run from 10 a.m. to 7 […]... Keep on reading: South Korea's beaches open for summer season as heat sets in