The social distancing guidance level has been raised to Level 4 and includes some additional enhanced quarantine measures for the Busan area starting Tuesday, August 10 until Sunday, August 22, 2201 due to the recent rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Busan area.
The seven beaches in Busan will be temporarily closed from August 10 to August 22, 2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The beach convenient facilities, including beach equipment rentals, showers and changing rooms, will be all closed down. However, disinfection and water safety management will be carried out as planned.
The following administration order on beach use in the Busan area will remain effective.
The administrative order includes prohibiting night drinking and eating between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. at seven beaches, including Haeundae, Songjeong, Gwangalli, Songdo, Dadaepo, Ilgwang and Imnang, and imposes mandatory mask wearing on beaches, nearby parks and beach roads 24-hours a day. Private gatherings on the beaches of up to 4 people (between 5am and 6pm) and up to 2 people (between 6pm and 5 am the next day) are allowed.
For more information, please contact the Marine Leisure & Tourism Division at (051)888-5355.