Jungmun Saekdal Beach () is a beach in Saekdal-dong,

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, South Korea. The beach is long and wide, and the sand features a variety of colors, including black, white, red, and gray. In 1999, following an environmental water quality investigation conducted by the

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, Jungmun Saekdal Beach was chosen as the best uncontaminated beach among 44 beaches in South Korea. The beach has held events like the Winter Sea Penguin Swimming Competition, Summer Shore Movie Expo, and the International Surfing Competition.

Natural environment

There is a

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on the right side of the sandbar and behind the cave, rocks are surrounded like the '' byeongpung'' (, Korean traditional folding screen). During the

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, the beach generates the hanging water on the right entrance of the bay. The current is rather rough, and many surfers come to the beach. In the past, ''bidan moshi'' clams (, a

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found in Jeju) were often caught. During June and July, ''wangbadageobuk'' (, a large

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), an endangered species, occasionally comes up the shore and lay eggs. With the Seogwipo Chilsiplihaean () beach as the center, Jungmun Tourist Complex sits on the left and has views of the beach.

Surfing

Jungmun Beach is the home of the first surfing club in Korea, established in 1995. In this surfing spot is hosted an Annual Jeju Surfing Competition since 2005, and Korean people visit the beach to learn to surf. In summer, swells from the south are common.

Facilities

The Jungmun Saekdal Beach has a number of facilities for the visitors. Inside the area, there is an

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, the Yeomigi Botanical Garden (), Sun-im Bridge (), and Cheonjeyeon Falls (). In addition, many events are held all year round. A parking facility is also present with spaces for 150 cars.

References

{{reflist Beaches of South Korea Geography of Jeju Province Seogwipo Surfing locations