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
Gungchon Beach lies about 15 km south of Samcheok on the road toward Uljin, framed by white sand and pine forest. Cars can drive onto the sand, so auto camping is possible, and the mix of sea and fresh water keeps the shallows clean and calm, making it good for families. Mitten crabs and sweetfish can be caught here, and clams can be dug up with the toes. The wide beach is well suited to tent camping. The red-and-white lighthouse on the breakwater of Gungchon Port adds to the scenery, a rail bike station is nearby, and Yeongeunsa Temple and the tomb of King Gongyang are close by.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 15.8 km — 강원특별자치도삼척의료원 (Korean name), ER 033-572-1141 |
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| Beach visitors | 0 in 2024 (85,143 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 1 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 3 |
| Campsites nearby | 4 |
| 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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