Ikgeum Beach
Beach · Jeonnam · 익금해수욕장 (Korean name)
Address
32 Ikgeumhaebyeon-gil, Geumsan-myeon, Goheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
About
Ikgeum Beach is a beach in Goheung, featuring the blue waters of the Namhae sea and lush pine forests. With shallow depths and gentle slopes, its clean waters and white sandy beaches make it ideal for swimming. It's not too crowded, making it suitable for a relaxing getaway, and it typically opens from mid-July to mid-August. During low tide, visitors can also explore the tidal flat.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 12.9 km — 의료법인장호의료재단녹동현대병원 (Korean name), ER 061-840-1200 |
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| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 3 of 3 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 12,419 in 2024 (12,304 in 2015) |
| Campsites nearby | 6 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Description: Korea Tourism Organization, English tourism information (retrieved 2026-10-12)
- 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)
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