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Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Imwon Beach lies about 35 km south of downtown Samcheok. Its small white-sand shore, roughly 200 m long and 50 m wide, is backed by Sobong Peak and the Hwabang Cave and Sogongdae rock formations, and the Imwon Stream flows alongside, providing good fresh water. Nearby Imwon Port is famous for fresh raw fish sold at reasonable prices, along with dried seafood such as squid, skate and flatfish that is easy to buy for ceremonial use. The port breakwater is known as one of the country's best spots for black porgy fishing, and the clear, shallow water suits snorkeling. Restrooms, showers and a large parking lot make it popular with campers, and the nearby Suro Buin Heonhwa Park and Haemaji Theme Park are worth visiting along with the sea.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 26.8 km — 울진군의료원 (Korean name), ER 054-785-7000 |
|---|---|
| Beach visitors | 0 in 2024 (19,515 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 8 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 5 |
| Campsites nearby | 2 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Visitors: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach visitor statistics (2015–2024, retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)
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