Daily Busan
[My Busan Story] Sea Swimming
"My Busan Story" is a special series by Busan's English-language newspaper, inviting foreign residents to share their unique perspectives on life in the city. From unforgettable experiences and travel episodes to small everyday joys, these stories highlight the diverse voices that make Busan feel like home. This month, we introduce the story of Dong ha from South Korea.
Sea Swimming
Most people don’t like to swim in cold water, but some people try to swim in the sea, like the polar bear swim. This time I will tell you about my Songjeong sea swimming experience. When I was in the first year of middle school, I went swimming in the ocean in Songjeong with my family. This might not seem so extreme, especially since it’s summer now. But we went swimming in December! In the morning!
The sea glowed blue. Also, the sound of the waves was very refreshing. I didn’t know Songjeong beach was this nice. It was nice and cool when I went into the sea, not freezing cold like you might expect. But then the sea suddenly turned red as the sun rose. So I swam the backstroke to see the sights. At that moment, I felt like I was lying in my bed at home receiving the morning sunlight all over my body. After swimming in the ocean, I played at the beach. Songjeong is nice because there is a large area of sand to play on. If you want to swim in the ocean, Haeundae beach is good, but Songjeong has more space and sand. The rivalry between these two beaches seems to make Busan better.