Korea's beaches open for summer season as heat sets in

Vacationers crowd Sokcho Beach in Gangwon Province on Saturday as hot weather grips the country. Beaches across South Korea are opening for the summer season, with local governments strengthening safety measures as hot weather draws vacationers to the coast. Gangwon Province is among the first to welcome beachgoers, with 86 beaches along the east coast opening in phases after Ayajin Beach in Goseong opened June 12. Sokcho Beach opens July 3, followed by Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung on July 4. Jej

By The Korea Herald