South Korea

Hawolgok Dong

Hawolgok-dong - photo 1

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Hawolgok-dong is a neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea. It is not a coastal diving destination, and there are no dive sites nearby within the city. The surrounding region is urban and dense, with little direct access to the sea. For divers, the city serves as a gateway to coastwise dive trips to the Yellow Sea, and to inland training options. Nearby options include a single local dive center, mainly focused on courses or equipment rental, with longer trips typically organized from coastal ports to access appropriate dive sites along the country’s western and southern shores.

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 Hawolgok-dong

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hawolgok-dong

The best time to dive in Hawolgok-dong

The best months to dive in Hawolgok-dong are from May to July. Temperatures are confortable (16-27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-2 °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.
27 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
22 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
15 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
7 °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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