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Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Ilgwang Beach, in Gijang-gun, Busan, is counted among the Gijang Eight Scenic Spots. Its sand curves in a circle from where the Icheon stream meets Icheon Port to the mouth of Hakri. Hundreds of years old pine trees once lined the beach, though they have largely disappeared, and cranes once flew in flocks over the pines near Hakri Village at the far end. In the middle of the beach stands Samseongdae, where three late Goryeo scholars, Jeong Mong-ju, Yi Saek, and Yi Sung-in, are said to have traveled. Nearby sights include Gugsudang, Namsan Beacon Site, and Hwanghakdae.
Before you go
| Free public parking | 1 lot, 34 spaces within 0.3 km |
|---|---|
| Nearest emergency room | 3.2 km — (의)서일의료재단기장병원 (Korean name), ER 051-723-0171 |
| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 12 of 12 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 55,800 in 2024 (249,200 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 34 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Public restrooms nearby | 10 |
| 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
- 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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