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Beomseom

Beomseom

An uninhabited island off Seogwipo. Enjoy topographic diving along dramatic sea cliffs and underwater caves; the Gichabawi site unfolds vivid soft coral up to about 2 m tall.

IntermediateDepth 7–27mBoat divingBest in autumn
01Overview

Sea cliffs and caves,
large soft coral at Gichabawi

An uninhabited island of a main island and satellite reefs. Enjoy topographic diving along Kotgumeong and the sea caves; at the Gichabawi site, large soft coral up to about 2 m tall forms colonies.

Sea cliffsSea cavesGichabawi soft coral
Kotgumeong sea cave
02Terrain · depth · conditions

Beomseom by field data

Depth
7~27m
Kotgumeong ~14m · avg pending
Visibility
data pending
Water temp.
Month/season unverified
Current
Moderate
Tide-influenced (est.) · needs precise check
Best season
Autumn
Sep–Nov

※ Visibility, water temperature and average depth are unavailable (data pending). Depth 7–27 m is an aggregate figure; visibility is relatively good in the best season (autumn).

03Marine life

Large soft coral at Gichabawi

A site known for large soft coral up to about 2 m tall. Schools of fish gather along the vertical wall.

Soft coralSoft Coral
04Getting there

From Seoul to the entry point

~1 hr
Seoul (GMP) → Jeju (CJU)

Domestic flight, ~1 hr.

~1 hr
Jeju Airport → Seogwipo Port

~1 hr by car.

Boat
Seogwipo Port → Beomseom

Board the dive boat and descend.

Nearest airport · Jeju International (CJU)
05Access & permits
Diving allowed without individual permit or report
Munseom·Beomseom Natural Reserve (Natural Monument No. 421) · 2023 deregulation notice

Fishing and scuba diving are allowed without individual permit or report in the surrounding waters (about 9,006,410 m²). However, the island's land area (about 190,412 m²) remains access-restricted, and the conditions below must be observed.

Boat owners & instructors complete mandatory marine-ecosystem training twice a year
No contact with legally protected species such as black coral and soft coral
Use eco-friendly fishing gear · no pets allowed
06Safety
Nearest chamber
Seogwipo Medical Center hyperbaric unit

Decompression illness treatment available (Seogwipo, Jeju). Confirm 24-hour emergency availability in advance; in an emergency, prioritize the 119/DAN hotline.

Hazards
  • Current with the tides
  • Sea-cave terrain (overhead)
  • Boat traffic
RegionJejuNearby dive shopsJeju · Seogwipo shops
Limitations · to verify
  • Visibility, water temperature and average depth unavailable (data pending). Depth 7–27 m is an aggregate figure.
  • Mandatory-training application channels and procedures vary by season — confirm in advance with local shops / Seogwipo City / Korea Heritage Service.
Always free

Seogwipo's uninhabited island:
walls and soft coral

Plan your dive at Beomseom.

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