Top surfers to gather at Siheung's Geobukseom Island for WSL Korea Open next month

Siheung, South Korea, is set to host the prestigious WSL Siheung Korea Open international surfing competition from July 3-5. The event will be held at Wave Park on Geobukseom Island, attracting over 250 professional surfers from 16 nations, including South Korea, Japan, Australia, the United States, and Brazil.

This is the third time Siheung has secured the rights to host a World Surf League (WSL) event, having previously hosted in 2023 and scheduled for 2025. This year's competition will feature both the Shortboard Qualifying Series (QS) 6000 and Longboard Qualifying Series (LQS) 1000 divisions, offering significant points for surfers aiming for higher rankings.

The city is investing 1.12 billion won (approximately $810,000 USD) into the event. Beyond the surfing competitions, Siheung aims to provide a vibrant experience for attendees. Wave Park will be open to the public free of charge during the tournament. Additionally, a 'Summer Beat Festival' will feature performances by 12 musical acts, including DJs like Lee Han-cheol and Chun-ja, alongside shows by the Siheung City Choir and the Siheung Traditional Arts Troupe.