Diving in South Korea *
The Republic of Korea, or South Korea, is the center of East Asia’s economy and is famous for significantly influencing pop culture worldwide with “K-POP“ and “K-Drama.“ This small but mighty nation has a 5,000-year history, a thriving high-tech capital (Seoul), and endless natural beauty dotted with historical relics. With four distinct seasons, visiting South Korea is a good idea any time of the year.
Diving in South Korea
Scuba diving in South Korea offers a unique experience. Many divers have never encountered the exciting mix of cold and warm water species found off South Korea’s shores. The East Sea provides a mysterious landscape filled with giant kelp forests in its cooler waters. Conversely, the south coast’s more tropical waters offer colorful coral, excellent wreck diving, and is home to Jeju Island. Jeju diving is available throughout the year, thanks to its favorable climate. Getting to dive in Jeju is always a treat, with fantastic marine life and the largest soft coral colony in the world.
Facts about South Korea
Popular Destinations
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Jeju Island
10 Centers The volcanic island of Jeju sits like a gem in the South Sea of Korea and is home to the best diving in South Korea.South Korea
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Gyeongsangnam-do
5 Centers Diving in Gyeongsangnam-do offers an underwater landscape like nowhere else in the world.South Korea
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Gangwon-do
9 Centers Gangwon-do boasts 212 km (132 miles) of coastline along the East Sea, otherwise known as the Sea of Japan, for divers to explore.South Korea
Featured Training Centers
www.scubapool.com
Instructor Training Center
B3 (Jo il Leposts), Haan - Ro 288 bun gil - 15, 14306, Gyeonggi-do
Instructor Training Center
1035-8 Dongsam 2-dong Yeongdo-gu, 606-804, Busan
KOREA DIVE COLLEGE
Instructor Training Center
Buk-Gu Nowon 3 Dong 59-19, 702-815, Daegu
코리아다이브센터
Instructor Training Center
1421, Haean-ro, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea, 25430, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Instructor Training Center
34-16, Baekjegobun-ro 22-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 05594, Seoul
바다의꿈
Instructor Training Center
janghohang-gil 111, 25938, gangwon-do
xscuba.kr
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21, Chungjeong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, Korea, Daejeon
Instructor Training Center
1198, Buldang-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, 331-980, Chungcheongnam-doThis data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app
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