Daecheon Beach in Boryeong Opens to Welcome Summer Tourists

Opening Ceremony Held at Mud Square
Around 800 Citizens and Tourists Gather as "Chungnam Year of Visit" Officially Begins

Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, the largest beach on the west coast, officially opened on July 5, welcoming the start of the summer tourist season.

The Boryeong city government announced on July 7 that it held the "2025 Daecheon Beach Opening Ceremony" at the Mud Square of Daecheon Beach, with a grand celebration attended by around 800 people, including Mayor Kim Dongil, local residents, and tourists.

The pre-ceremony senior model fashion show added a unique atmosphere to the beach, and the event continued with an official declaration of the beach opening, appointment letters for summer operations, a welcome speech by the mayor, and congratulatory remarks from guests, further highlighting the significance of the occasion.

After the ceremony, performances by the Boryeong City Dance Association, as well as congratulatory stages by singers Second and Yoon Suhyun, received enthusiastic responses from tourists visiting the beach.

Daecheon Beach will be open for 51 days, from July 5 to August 24.

This year, in celebration of the "2025-2026 Chungnam Year of Visit," a variety of cultural and tourism programs will be held, including the 28th Boryeong Mud Festival, a world-renowned summer event.

Mayor Kim Dongil stated, "As we expect more tourists to visit Daecheon Beach during the Chungnam Year of Visit, we have made thorough preparations," adding, "This year, we will focus on safety management to ensure that all visitors can enjoy a safe and pleasant summer vacation."

Meanwhile, the city plans to maintain its reputation as a marine tourism destination that tourists from home and abroad wish to revisit, by providing a pleasant environment and implementing thorough safety measures.