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Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationGeumil Myeongsasimni Beach
Beach · Jeonnam · 금일명사십리해수욕장 (Korean name)
About
Geumil Myeongsasimni Beach is known for its size and for the endless waves rolling in from the South China Sea, which release their last energy here in white foam. The 200 m wide, 3 km long expanse of sand, together with more than 20 small islands including Sorang, Darang, Udo, Hwangje, and Wondo, makes for a beautiful view. The water is shallow with a gentle slope, good for surfing and safe for children to play, and the beach is also suitable for camping. The coast has a typical dune landform, running from sand shore to dunes to back-marsh wetland, and about 700 pine trees over 100 years old in nearby Wolsong-ri provide cool shade. Three walking trails around the beach, including one at Haedanghwa Beach, let visitors enjoy both swimming and walks.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 3.4 km — 금일마취통증의학과의원 (Korean name), ER 061-553-3577 |
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| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 12 of 12 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 2,327 in 2024 (29,330 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 2 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| 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)
- 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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