Ulju-gun to host 2026 Marine Leisure Sports Festival this weekend

The 2026 Ulju Marine Leisure Sports Festival, billed as the largest marine sports festival in South Korea, will be held Saturday and Sunday at Jinha Beach in Seosaeng-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan.

The opening ceremony will take place Saturday at 7 p.m. on a special stage in front of the Jinha Beach pavilion, featuring performances by Park Ji-hyeon, An So-mi, Song Min-jun and Jang Jae-ho, along with a multimedia show over the night sea.

This year's festival centers on hands-on programs for all ages, a national aquathlon competition, and a lifesaving contest in which participants compete in ocean safety and rescue skills. Additional events include a survival swimming class, a two-day green camping program, a Jinha surfing class, and a traditional wrestling event titled "Find Ulju's Champion!" held in partnership with the Haetteumi ssireum team.

Ulju-gun Mayor Lee Sun-geol said he hopes many people will visit the festival during the vacation season to enjoy marine leisure sports and make special summer memories at Jinha Beach.