Jukdo Beach: five free car parks within 370 m and 11,362 visitors in 2024

Jukdo Beach is in Ingu-ri, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang County, Gangwon Province, between Ingu Beach and Dongsanpo Beach. It takes its name from Jukdo, a small island thick with bamboo that is joined to the shore. The Korea Tourism Organization describes a long strip of sand, about 2 km, backed by dense pine forest, although the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries registry lists the sand as 500 m long and 50 m wide, so the sources do not agree. The water is shallow and the slope is gentle, which suits families with children. Several surf shops nearby offer lessons and board rental.

Visitors in 2024: 22% of the 2019 level

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries figures show 24,240 visitors in 2015, 25,232 in 2016, 13,740 in 2017 and 20,641 in 2018. The count peaked at 52,020 in 2019, the highest from 2015 to 2024. It was 19,560 in 2020, 16,513 in 2021, 20,822 in 2022 and 23,481 in 2023, then fell to 11,362 in 2024, the lowest in that period. That is 22% of the 2019 level. This is a much quieter beach than the famous big ones, which suits anyone who wants to surf or stroll without a crowd.

Parking: five free car parks within 370 m

Korea's national parking registry lists five car parks within 370 metres of the beach. All five are recorded as free and open around the clock.

These are registered details and may differ on site. Follow local signs in peak season.

Is the water clean?

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries tested the seawater here 12 times in 2025, and all 12 results were rated suitable for swimming. One toilet is registered near the beach, so it is worth planning ahead in busy weeks.

If you need a doctor

The nearest emergency rooms are Gangneung Asan Hospital (강릉아산병원), a regional emergency medical centre 19.3 km away, and Gangneung Dongin Hospital (의료법인강릉동인병원), a local emergency medical centre 25.7 km away. Three pharmacies, Jayeon (자연약국), Haetsal (햇살약국) and Segyero (세계로약국), are all 10.7 km away, and all three are registered as closed on Sundays. In an emergency call 119, or 122 for the coast guard if something happens at sea. The nearest coast guard station is Jumunjin Station (주문진파출소), 10.9 km away. Because help is far, bring a basic first-aid kit.

Where to stay

There are 48 licensed lodgings within 3 km of the beach: 33 residence-style, 8 other, 5 motels and inns, 1 hotel and 1 condo or resort. Pensions and farm-stay guesthouses are registered under a different system, so they are not in these numbers. For camping, Dongsanpo Campsite (동산포 캠핑장), a standard campsite, is 0.4 km away, and Bukbunsolbat Campsite (북분솔밭캠핑장), an auto-camping site, is 1.6 km away.

Nearby sights

According to the Korea Tourism Organization, you can walk up Jukdobong Peak and see a panorama of the East Sea from the top. Other sights nearby include the 200-year-old Kim Taek-jun House, Jukdoam Hermitage and Ingu Port. Many large and small rocks along the shore also draw anglers.