해운대 해수욕장 오늘 '안전개장'<br /><br />The biggest and best-known beach in Busan Haeundae opens to the public on Monday.<br />Officials in the South Korean southeastern city are taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among beachgoers.<br />Jang Tae-hyun tells us more.<br />Haeundae beach, one of the most popular beaches in South Korea, is ready to meet an influx of visitors looking for some summer fun.<br />Not many people are visiting right now due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but that's going to change from Monday as the beach opens and the weather starts to heat up.<br />"It was so frustrating to stay home so it feels great to be at the beach. My child loves it as well."<br />The Busan Metropolitan City Government has decided to open Haeundae and Songjeong beach in June, but it's calling it a 'safe opening' to emphasize that extra precautions will be taken.<br />The major difference is that there will be no lending of parasols or inflatable tubes.<br />Also, COVID-19 prevention guidelines have been posted to remind people to keep a safe distance from others.<br />The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is also advising visitors to refrain from spitting, blowing their nose or using the public shower facilities.<br />"We're going to check if the provisions are followed well this month and prepare for the full opening of beaches in July."<br />In Haeundae, 55 staff from the fire department, maritime police and Haeundae police station will man a watchtower to ensure visitors' safety and maintain public order.<br />There will also be a box where people can drop their name cards.<br />This means the authorities can more easily trace them if someone on the beach is found to have COVID-19.<br />The body temperature of every visitor will be checked upon arrival, but if someone is confirmed to have the virus, both of Busan's main beaches will be closed.<br />Jang Tae-hyun, Arirang News.<br />
