Busan Reopens Beaches Amid COVID-19 Precautions

Published on 2020/06/07 | Source

Visitors enjoy themselves at Haeundae Beach in Busan on Sunday last week. /Yonhap

Haeundae Beach, one of the most popular coastal spots in Korea, is ready to brace for an influx of visitors looking for some summer fun. The beach, which has been off limits due to the COVID-19, opens Monday amid an easing of social distancing restrictions and warming weather.

Songjeong Beach, another popular beach in Busan, opens as well. But extra precautions will be taken for the two beaches.

There will be no lending of parasols or inflatable tubes. Also, COVID-19 prevention guidelines have been posted to remind people to keep a safe distance from each other.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries advises visitors to refrain from spitting, blowing their nose or using the public shower facilities. The body temperature of every visitor will be checked upon arrival, and if anyone is confirmed to have the virus, both of Busan's main beaches will be closed again.