South Korea

Seonchon Ri

Seonchon-ri - photo 1

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Seonchon-ri is a small inland locale in South Korea near Gapyeong-gun. It is not a coastal diving destination; there are currently no local dive sites and only one dive center in the wider area. For divers, the closest real diving access tends to be from coastal ports along the Yellow Sea or the East/Japan Sea, requiring travel to established dive hubs. Visitors should plan trips to nearby coastal cities for boat dives, reefs, and offshore wrecks, and may explore freshwater or training opportunities if available nearby, but Seonchon-ri itself offers limited diving relevance.

Essential information for traveling in South Korea

About South Korea

Sea
Japan Sea/East Sea, Yellow Sea, Tung Hai and No...
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Languages
KO
Demonym
South Korean
Phone prefix
+82

Practicalities

Currency
KRW
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
ICN GMP PUS CJU MWX

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Seonchon-ri

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

  • 0.3 km · 1 min

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Seonchon-ri

The best time to dive in Seonchon-ri

The best months to dive in Seonchon-ri are from June to July. Temperatures are confortable (23-27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-3 °C 8/10
02 - Feb.
-3 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
5 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
11 °C 7/10
05 - May
16 °C 6/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
27 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
26 °C 6/10
09 - Sept.
21 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
6 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
-1 °C 8/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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