Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Gwangjin Beach is in Gwangjin-ri, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang County, Gangwon Province, between Inguk Beach and Gaenmaeul Beach along National Route 7. Its water is so clear that the seabed is visible, making it popular for snorkeling. Sea urchins live among the reefs, and shellfish can be gathered. The shallow water is good for children, and Hyuhyu Rock, a Yangyang attraction, is a 10-minute walk away. The Pomae Lagoon at the county's southern end is a natural monument and a breeding ground for egrets and herons.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 5 lots, 401 spaces within 1.1 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 18.2 km — 강릉아산병원 (Korean name), ER 033-610-3114 |
| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 12 of 12 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 11,400 in 2024 (8,601 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 53 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 1 |
| Campsites nearby | 7 |
| 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
- Parking: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, National Parking Lot Standard Data (records dated 2026-03-11 to 2026-10-01)
- Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
- Water quality: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach water tests (2025 season, retrieved 2026-10-10)
- 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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