Busan Beaches to Open Early... Haeundae and Songjeong Beaches Opening at the End of This Month

Opening on June 26 as Heat Waves Arrive Earlier Due to Climate Change

Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach will open earlier than usual this year. As heat waves are starting earlier and lasting longer due to climate change, the opening dates have been moved up to June once again, just as they were last year. Haeundae District is planning to focus on expanding convenience facilities and strengthening safety management to welcome summer visitors in earnest.

Haeundae Beach in Busan will officially open on the 26th of this month and operate until September 15th. The photo shows Haeundae Beach in mid-July last year. Busan City

The Busan city government announced on June 15 that Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach will open on June 26 and begin officially welcoming vacationers. This year, Haeundae Beach will be open for 82 days from June 26 to September 15, while Songjeong Beach will operate for 77 days from June 26 to August 31.

Haeundae Beach was the first beach nationwide to move its opening date to June last year, and again this year the opening has been brought forward. Songjeong Beach is also advancing its opening date to June this year. Haeundae District explained that the adjustment in the operating period reflects the earlier arrival of hot weather due to climate change, as well as the increasing number of tourists visiting beaches even in September.

At Haeundae Beach, nets will be installed to block the inflow of large jellyfish species such as Nomura’s jellyfish. Smaller jellyfish like the blue umbrella jellyfish will be immediately removed by the local fishery cooperatives and private marine rescue teams.

Approximately half of Songjeong Beach is designated for surfing, making it difficult to install nets. Therefore, five boats and additional personnel will be deployed to manually remove jellyfish. Starting this year, Haeundae Beach will also set up an emergency treatment station for water-related accidents, enabling swift responses to jellyfish stings and other emergencies during water activities.

Safety management measures will also be further strengthened. The Haeundae District office will operate private marine rescue teams consisting of about 65 people at Haeundae Beach and 35 at Songjeong Beach, totaling around 100 personnel. These teams will be responsible for lifesaving operations, safety supervision, and responding to emergencies throughout the opening period.

Additionally, the area where water activities are prohibited will be expanded to prevent accidents. The beach in front of Palais de Cez is newly designated as a no-swimming zone due to the presence of many rocks and the risk of accidents. Except for the six designated parasol rental zones, both ends of the sandy beach will be classified as free-use zones where visitors can set up their own parasols.

An 'accessible beach' will also be created for people with mobility challenges. All old decks at both Haeundae and Songjeong Beaches—two at each location—will be fully renovated to improve access for wheelchair users, families with strollers, and pregnant women.

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