Korean authorities plan to go after USFK personnel who decide to hold parties on Haeundae Beach in Busan:
U.S. soldiers stationed in South Korea will be fined if they hold parties without wearing masks on and around a popular beach here during the coming U.S. Independence Day holiday amid the coronavirus pandemic, a local ward office said Wednesday.
The Haeundae Ward office in the southern port city of Busan said it will intensify monitoring of any unruly behavior on Haeundae Beach, together with local police and the U.S. Army Military Police, from July 2-4.
An annual sand sculpture festival is under way on Haeundae beach in the southeastern port city of Busan on May 19, 2018. This 14th edition runs until May 22 under the theme of “Meet the Heros through Sand.” Eleven sand sculptors from six nations, including America, Japan and Taiwan, are to exhibit their works at the festival. (Yonhap)
Haeundae Beach in the southern port city of Busan, one of the most famous beaches in South Korea, is packed with holidaymakers on Aug. 13, 2017. (Yonhap)
Shown are rip currents dragging swimmers away from Haeundae beach in the southeastern port city of Busan on July 31, 2017. Rescue workers said they have successfully saved all 70 swimmers who were swept away. (Yonhap)