South Korea

Mangwon Dong

Mangwon-dong - photo 1

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Mangwon-dong sits in Seoul, a high-density city and district in South Korea. It is not a coastal diving destination; there are no dive sites or centers within the city itself. For divers, the metro area serves as a gateway to more distant coastal destinations in the Yellow Sea or to freshwater quarry dives elsewhere in the country. In practice, planning typically involves traveling to coastal regions or dedicated dive centers outside the city for any scuba activity. Local diving options are limited, with the city primarily offering urban exploration and cultural experiences rather than on-site diving.

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 Mangwon-dong

Nearby Dive Sites (2)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Mangwon-dong

The best time to dive in Mangwon-dong

The best months to dive in Mangwon-dong are from July to August. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
-2 °C 3 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
-2 °C 1 °C 10/10
03 - Mar.
6 °C 5 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 11 °C 8/10
05 - May
17 °C 17 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
23 °C 24 °C 6/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 31 °C 5/10
09 - Sept.
22 °C 27 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
16 °C 21 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 14 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
-1 °C 7 °C 9/10

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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