2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- South Korea's representative summer festival the 'Boryeong Mud Festival,' will open on July 19 It will be held for 17 days until August 4 at Daecheon Beach This festival attracts over 2 million visitors annually the Qingdao International Beer Festival in China is also recognized as a leading escapist festival in Asia This year's Mud Festival welcomes tourists with 38 programs across 6 categories At the heart of the event lies the General Zone perfect for couples and groups of friends seeking muddy adventures there are the Family Zone for families with children the Water Park Zone where visitors can enjoy activity facilities and water play together and the Companion Dog Zone for those who like to enjoy with their companion dogs The Family Zone offers various experience programs for children Popular attractions like Mud Fantasy Waterfall and tail-catching games in specially designated areas are ready to satisfy the five senses of tourists worldwide a unique obstacle course competition of the Mud Festival every weekend will be held every weekend with various prizes The Mud Plaza beach will be set up as 'Mud on the Beach' with self-mud massage zones and Mud Mob Scenes Rest areas and decks have been installed throughout the venue greatly increasing convenience facilities for family visitors with children The area around the venue will be closed to vehicles and a 'Mud Train' will operate from Sunset Plaza to Mud Plaza (near the event venue) to provide convenient transportation for tourists A deck-type rest area with large shade facilities will be created in the pine forest of Mud Expo Plaza drones will be deployed to enhance safety monitoring 'Mud Street Mud Packman' street performances will showcase various acts around the festival grounds diverse busking performances including songs and dances will be held against the backdrop of beautiful sunsets the Air Force special flight team will present the 'Black Eagles Air Show,' beautifully decorating the blue sky over the beach The Boryeong Mud Festival is literally a festival where you return to childhood and play with mud with various experience events taking place on mudflats has a 3.5km long shoreline with fine mud flats stretching along the long coastline The mud from Boryeong is known to be better for skin beauty than anywhere else in the world South Korea - Safe Destination Hosts the Thrilling Festival painting the sky with a breathtaking array of colors the heat of the Boryeong Mud Festival intensifies at night Befitting an international festival visited by people from around the world various performances are held every night on the large special stage set up during the Boryeong Mud Festival period including 'K-POP SUPER LIVE' featuring K-POP singers Mud Mob Scene & Muddy M performances are held daily Last year's K-POP concert was bustling with over 10,000 spectators set in one of the world's safest countries the event offers a unique twist: its nighttime attractions surpass even the daytime excitement promising unforgettable after-dark experiences has grown into a global festival beyond South Korea the cumulative number of visitors to the Boryeong Mud Festival reached 48.37 million Immerse yourself in the global phenomenon of K-culture alongside visitors from around the world featuring electrifying K-POP performances and a diverse array of authentic Korean cultural experiences the National Marine Sports Festival will be held at various locations including Daecheon Beach About 1,500 athletes will participate in heated competitions such as yacht races attracting over 20 million visitors annually It is the only beach in the East with sand composed of finely ground seashells accumulated over many years Well-equipped with advanced safety facilities it has become a popular year-round tourist attraction the festival offers an array of thrilling water activities including dragon boat races Adventure seekers can indulge in five exhilarating maritime experiences: sea kayaking visitors can enjoy innovative entertainment options such as immersive VR experiences Organization: Boryeong Festival Tourism Foundation Website: https://www.mudfestival.or.kr/en/festival/main.html SOURCE: Boryeong Festival Tourism Foundation The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. While Boryeong may not sound familiar to you it isn’t until you hear the name in context of its annual mud festival or Daecheon Beach the famously muddy event was not the same and the protocol for its famous beach is also different but Boryeong is still a lovely destination with plenty more to offer Below are a few of the other activities which make Boryeong a place you should add to your travel list With entertaining rides and great waterfront seafood restaurants and a magnificent 3.5-kilometer coastline Daecheon Beach is considered a favorite summer gateway amongst Koreans This expansive sandy beach is a great place to spread out on and enjoy sand volleyball or sand soccer Its close proximity to area hotels makes it an easy pick for a weekend itinerary It is also a 10-minute taxi ride (10,000 won or $8.32) away from the Daecheon Station and bus terminal At Daecheon I had the opportunity to knock off another item from my bucketlist Skydiving was crossed off earlier this year The experience of tandem paragliding was similar to tandem skydiving I filled out a legal waiver and received a briefing from my tandem pilot other paragliders and I hopped on a truck and were transported to the Okmasan flying site at an altitude of around 600-meters high Lee helped me into the harness and checked all of my gear before boarding After a few steps running down the steep hillside the sea ahead and the mountains on either side of us Where paragliding differed from skydiving was that it’s much gentler and quieter I enjoyed the serenity of the landscape and the smooth travel The paragliding landing was safe and also easier than the butt sliding of skydiving I experienced before I absolutely recommend trying this at least once in your life Weight of participant (If your weight is over 100kg Another activity you must try at Daechen Beach is the Sky Bike Plan ahead as there are only two sessions per day: from 10 a.m I waited for about 20 minutes to get a “waiting ticket” and spent 15 minutes more until my number was called Sometimes the tickets are all sold out earlier than its closing time so come early and spend some time around the beach after you get the waiting number ticket Since this attraction requires a minimum of two riders I asked one couple from Humphreys in the line to ride together with me Hop on and pedal on a track 15 meters above the sea and enjoy the stunning view of the West Sea The red- and yellow-colored railroad track is automated you can stop pedaling for a while and sit back and relax The 40-minute round trip ride was enjoyable From the Sky Bike you’ll notice the joyful cheers of people on the nearby zipline I headed there next for a more accelerated adrenaline rush I paid 18,000 won for my zipline ticket and spent time on the beach during the 40-minute wait for my turn You can also buy an entrance ticket to the observation deck from the 53-meter-high launch point which includes free beverages and is discounted with a zipline ticket purchase you’ll hear your number called over the loudspeakers After I placed my belongings at the ticket counter and the other necessary gear to launch off on the 613-meter-long zipline which can reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour After a quick photo with the ocean view as my backdrop the guide counted down before launching me off the zipline platform I was overtaken by adrenaline and the view of the sunset took my breath away While it may seem a little pricey at first it was worth every penny and I would definitely do it again Probably one of the most difficult feats of this excursion was finding a restaurant serving Western or Korean food Most of the restaurants on the beach sell kalguksu soup or grilled clams bear in mind that a few do not take solo diners a seafood restaurant serving up kalguksu soup for 7,000 won is a hot soup with wheat noodles literally cut by knife you may find kalguksu served as a chicken soup you’ll find the restaurants use the local seafood for this delicious soup My bowl was served up within 10 minutes of placing my order and I really enjoyed the flavor of this kalguksu open daily Price: Range 40,000 – 20,0000 won Uyu changgo is a great pit stop to check out on your way to Daecheon Beach You’ll find this café and dairy farm about a 1.5-hour drive from Camp Humphreys the dairy cattle wander freely on 810 acres of land Uyu changgo can be translated to “milk storage room,” but you’ll realize that this place is far from a rustic dairy barn This milk-carton-shaped giant building is a dairy outlet featuring organic items I ordered their signiture milk ice cream for 3,800 won and roll cake with yogurt filling for 6,500 won The milk ice cream was simple and delicious They also offer a milk and chocolate swirl cone for 4,100 won The roll cake with gooey and sweet yogurt was really satisfying you can also pick up merchandise like coffee mugs and other items The great thing about this farm is that there are many Instagram-worthy spots There’s also a small petting zoo area where kids can interact with calves Read now > Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan The skin-purifying qualities of Korean Boryeong mud have recently gone viral and Cardi B has shared their love for the famous K-mud mask from BRMUD the mineral and nutrient-packed Boryeong mud powder cleans deep into pores without irritating skin The company’s K-mud mask features finely milled Boryeong mud powder eliminating sebum and other impurities and leaving users with a deep cleanse and microexfoliation The gentle formula nourishes the skin without being abrasive and the ultra-fine mud powder doesn't irritate as it exfoliates The mud particles in BRMUD's K-mud mask are milled to the size of 1/40th a grain of flour creating a soft texture similar to whipped cream The unique formula effortlessly adheres to the skin and the non-abrasive particles gently micro-exfoliate Studies show that the BRMUD mask can eliminate dull cells by 76.6% and users reported that it refined the skin's texture by 45.1% without causing irritation.  “Our moisturizing face mask is crafted with 91.8% nature-derived ingredients,” BRMUD founders said "These plant-derived ingredients soothe sensitive skin and deliver intense hydration for more resilient skin." BRMUD’s viral Korean mud mask is enriched with skin-calming and hydrating ingredients like Centella Asiatica These building blocks create a solid foundation to support the micro-exfoliation of the Boryeong sea silt.  The region hosts a widely-attended mud festival and researchers have been studying the unique Boryeong mud for the past 24 years The mud used in BRMUD’s recovery mud mask undergoes 290 days of strict quality control and meticulous processing to ensure clients receive pure and clean 100% Boryeong mud A 2021 study by the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences showed that the BRMUD K-mud mask minimizes the appearance of pore size by up to 28.8% immediately after use The company recommends users apply the mask two to three times per week for optimal benefit It can be a useful addition to one’s skincare and self-care regimens.  Apply a generous amount in an even layer across the face radiant skin," BRMUD representatives said.  The BRMUD recovery mud mask is perfect for anyone with any skin type The hypoallergenic formula is gentle enough for sensitive skin and those with mature skin may notice that it stimulates microcirculation for younger-looking skin BRMUD’s formula has also been shown to help relieve itching skin for dogs The mild formula is safe and effective for everyone.  BRMUD’s recovery mud mask is where science meets skincare The Korean mud mask’s popularity is backed by 16 clinical trials ensuring clients can trust that this pore-minimizing mud mask is free from all harsh ingredients Visit the BRMUD store page on Amazon to learn more about the soothing and hydrating Korean mud mask or search “Cardi B mask” online for more information and customer reviews Contact Info: Name: BRMUDEmail: Send EmailOrganization: BRMUDWebsite: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8BJ17RL/ or inaccuracies in the content shared in this press release or if a press release needs to be taken down we urge you to notify us immediately by contacting error@releasecontact.com 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care Though festivalgoers have long been able to enjoy mud massages on their own the new beauty center will offer different mud-themed programs with the chance to experience mud-themed therapy to its fullest according to the Boryeong Festival and Tourism Foundation on Thursday The center is located on the second floor of the Boryeong Mud Theme Park The beauty and wellness center is open from 10 a.m Tourists can also explore the world of mud therapy with an online reservation via Naver Smartplace after the annual festival The plan to unify the candidacies of conservative People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo faces a rocky road From booking beds to building AI: Yanolja Cloud CEO reimagines travel Amazon Prime sign deal to increase K-content access Korea mark 60 years of ties with sculpture Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2 Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior 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COPYRIGHT POLICY DISCLAIMER TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY We love meeting interesting people and making new friends Toyota Motor Korea announced on the 28th that it will participate in the "2025 Boryeong-AMC International Motor Festival" to be held at Boryeong Mud Expo Plaza in Boryeong Chungcheongnam-do from the 3rd to the 5th of next month the event has established itself as the only participatory festival in the country where you can directly feel the dynamics of motorsports through various programs such as drift The event is hosted by Boryeong City and organized by Ajou Automobile University Toyota Korea Toyota will provide a space to experience the brand's motorsport heritage directly through its Toyota Gaju racing booth Various GR lineups such as ▲GR Supra Stockcar ▲GR Supra ▲GR86 and vehicles participating in the ▲ Prius PHEV class will be displayed at the site and Toyota's racing DNA and performance will be delivered vividly participatory contents such as ▲Circuit Simulator Experience ▲RC Car Racing ▲ Photo Zone ▲ Offline Goods Shop will also be operated to enjoy motorsports and GR brands with five senses You can also enjoy a program where you can ride Lexus' flagship SUV LX 700h and experience the off-road section "The Boryeong and AMC International Motor Festival is a valuable opportunity for various consumers to experience motorsports easily and pleasantly," said Lee Byung-jin "We will continue to make efforts to popularize motorsports and boost the vitality of local communities." ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Korea.net hosts networking event for Honorary Reporters Accord with Japan to protect both nations' people abroad A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad Click here to read more about the latest summit between leaders of both countries Talks with NZ seek to upgrade ties to strategic partnership Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded in 2006 to a comprehensive strategic partnership Mixed boccia pair to face Hong Kong for Paralympic gold the Jeong-Kang pair will face in the final Hong Kong in mixed pair BC3 boccia 🌕 S-Tier food for Chuseok 🌕 | K-Cuisine Relay | Ep.28 Galbijjim & Samsaeknamul “Reading is so sexy!” — Headlined by The Guardian (UK)　| Balance Talk | Ep Korean German architect in Seoul seeks to innovate Hanok Grassroots group seeks to clean up trash from Jeju waters Polish capital hosts Korean cultural event at Breakfast Market Hanbok-clad children play traditional games President Yoon attends opening of Cyber Summit Korea Descendants of Korean War veterans attend event in Incheon Multicultural families attend Chuseok event Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol on the 79th Liberation Day Keynote Address by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the NATO Public Forum K-pop management innovation changes global music industry Korea-French friendship to drive future partnership Denmark's digital strategy to preserve global democracy 10th workshop of European Association for Korean Language Education (EAKLE) PNP launches TOP COP special class to enhance tourist safety K-Culture Extravaganza Lights Up Jozi: Korean Cultural Centre Unveils ‘Travelling Korea’ Korean Restaurant to open soon in Abuja-Envoy Jusung Gabriel Park & Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it had held a demonstration of a drone-linked robot delivery service on Wonsan Island in Boryeong from hopping on a wrong train or getting in a fender bender with your car The most recent stupid travel mistake I made occurred during a trip to Boreyong It was a weekday and I was excited to explore Sanghwawon(상화원) a beautiful park on Jukdo Island located between famous Daecheon and Muchangpo Beaches you have easy access to it thanks to the sea walls completed in 1997 The park is perfect for casual walkers of all ages a 2-kilometer-long trail covered by a roof that loops around the entire island allowing you to enjoy the beautiful views of bamboo groves and beaches no matter what the weather is like you’re out of luck no matter what the weather (Note: Sanghwawon is only open Friday to Sunday and national holidays And the park only welcomes travelers between April and November.) To check off Jukdo Island from my travel bucket list I took a day off on a Friday and drove to Boreyong The Jukdo (죽도) Island is about a 90-minute drive from Humphreys and just a 50-minute drive from Kunsan Air Base If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life reconnect with nature I recommend you stop at Sangwhawon on Jukdo Island It was a great way for me to rejuvenate myself a 200-year-old tree and old-world traditional house greeted me The area around the Sangwhawon is a bit crowded because of the limited days it is open Admission to the park is 7,000 won ($ 5.62) per person You might think it’s a bit on the expensive side but it does include free rice cakes and a cup of coffee or tea near the entrance when you show your receipt Just look for the hungry crowds eating and drinking on rocks and benches The best way to explore this island that is covered with a dense forest is simple: Leisurely walk clockwise from the entrance along the path leave your phone behind to fully enjoy and soak in the nature smell the tang of salt sea and listen to the sound of waves breaking on the beach Make a stop at a special meditation spot where you can sit back and enjoy the sea breeze stunning scenic view and peacefulness of the morning I felt like I could reach out and touch the ocean There is separate spot in the park called the Sea Library where guest can read books amidst the tranquil scenery The theme of the park is “Nature in the Raw,” so don’t expect any convenience stores or eateries there is only an honesty box in the middle of the park where you can get bottled water place your won or dollar into the honesty box and be on your way The highlight of Sanghwawon park is the hanok (or traditional house) village nestled on the hillside at the end of the path The traditional houses are more than 100 years old and have their own different histories as they were moved to the island from all over the peninsular and perfectly restored to their original state After taking in the beauty of the traditional architecture go up the hill where you can overlook the glittering ocean You’ll see many couples and families trying to find the perfect photo-op with the clear blue ocean and historic hanok village in the background If you need peace and relaxation on your itinerary (Last admission at 4 p.m.) Take note: The park is open to public from April to November make your way to the famous beach areas near Jukdo island The eateries sit along Daecheon Beach and Muchangpo Beach and give you lots of seafood options head to Burger Ne Burger(버거네버거) near the Jukdo island It only takes 5 minutes to drive from the Sangwhawon Burger Ne Burger is where you want to go for mouth-watering burgers and ice-cold beer it happens to have a roomy patio with ocean views I opted for a Double Burger for 11,800 won (or $9.50) They offer a couple of selections of bottled beer at a reasonable price so added a golden ale named Big Wave for 8,000 won to wash my burger down it was the best burger that I’ve tasted in recent years It was love at first bite with its flavor explosion The juicy patties were cooked to perfection the burger buns with a subtle butter aroma Before your trip to this village on the coast don’t forget to include this great burger joint on your itinerary Note: Last call for food is 30 minutes before closing time the Boryeong Mud Festival is celebrated each year during summer in South Korea in the South Chungcheong province of the country the primary event of the festival involves playing with mud that is obtained from the Boryeong mud flats The mud from this area is believed to be rich in mineral composition and is also associated with myriad health benefits The unique festival was first popularized by a cosmetic company in 1998 and today draws thousands upon thousands of visitors to Boryeong each year The Boryeong Mud Festival has a short history originating in the latter half of the 20th Century a Korean cosmetic company was busy making cosmetics utilizing the rich minerals and bentonites available in the mud of the Boryeong mud flats The Boryeong Mud Festival was the brainchild of this company who initiated the festival to promote their cosmetic products among the masses The festival soon started attracting Koreans as well as westerners from other parts of the world American military forces posted in the area also started taking an interest in the festival the Boryeong Mud Festival started receiving huge media attention and became a national attraction in South Korea over 2.2 million visitors had visited Boryeong to participate in the festival the entire seafront of Boryeong is decked up with arrangements like mud baths and splash in the special mud of the region Stages are constructed to host music and dance competitions and other entertainment events Mud skiing competitions are also held here Shops are set up along the beach selling cosmetics that utilize the mud of Boryeong Body painting events using colored mud is also a popular activity among the visitors and beauty treatments utilizing the Boryeong mud are also offered at the festival venue Those who want something more demanding can also opt for the marine mud-training course People of all ages are welcome to the festival with special arrangements such as special kids' mud pools being created to make the children feel like a larger part of the festival A spectacular fireworks display concludes this two-week long summer event The highest tourist footfall occurs during the second week of the festival which usually coincides with the second weekend in July Nearby attractions in Boryeong include the Seongjusan National Forest Here visitors are able to hike along the hiking trail from the parking lot to the top of Mt A number of Korean temples can also be accessed from Boryeong offering visitors an insight into Korean culture Several islands are also accessible by boat rides from the beach at Boryeong which carries tourists to the islands to enjoy the natural beauty of such places on day trips photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com space company Intuitive Machines in space medicine we will promote the development of a space medicine experiment platform to be loaded into Intuitive Machines' lunar exploration vehicle Boryeong announced on the 17th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Intuitive Machines for cooperation in space medicine at the International Space Congress (IAC) in Milan Intuitive Machines is the first private U.S company to land an unmanned lunar probe on the moon's surface in February he was selected as a relay system construction company for the Near Field Space Network (NSN) worth a total of 6 trillion won with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Boryeong will develop a space medicine experiment platform with Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines will carry out a space medicine experiment on the moon in a lunar exploration vehicle under development A space medicine project recruitment competition will also be promoted "I think this agreement is an opportunity to contribute to the expansion of Korea's lunar exploration activities beyond Boryeong," said Kim Jung-kyun Boryeong also signed an MOU with the German Aerospace Agency (DLR) to cooperate with each other on the HIS program at this IAC DLR's expertise in space medicine research and network are being used in the "Human in Space (HIS) Challenge," a space idea competition promoted by Boryeong and are discussing ways to jointly develop research on future topics of interest France's Institute of Space Medicine (MEDES) and Europe's largest satellite manufacturer 'Thales Alenia Space' have also signed MOUs to cooperate extensively on HIS challenges and acceleration programs and three subsidiaries of the state-owned power company have submitted bids for South Korea‘s first clean hydrogen power generation projects the Korea Power Exchange will close the bidding for clean hydrogen power projects on Friday Five companies are expected to participate: SK innovation E&S The Korea Power Exchange plans to announce the preferred bidder in two weeks The Korean government implemented the Clean Hydrogen Energy Portfolio Standard (CHPS) in 2023 a move aimed at facilitating the transition to clean hydrogen energy The CHPS requires Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and other entities to prioritize annual purchases of electricity generated from clean hydrogen and ammonia The government launched the world’s first clean hydrogen power generation market in May 2024 to support this initiative The initial tender is for 6,500 gigawatt-hours enough to power about 1.55 million homes annually The selected generators will be able to sell power to KEPCO and other entities at fixed prices for 15 years SK innovation E&S and Korea Midland Power plan to submit a joint proposal for a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hydrogen co-firing project in Boryeong SK innovation E&S also aims to establish a blue hydrogen production base in Boryeong by 2028 which will produce 125,000 tons of carbon-free blue hydrogen annually to fuel the co-firing power plant Hanwha Impact is advancing a 120-megawatt hydrogen-fueled power plant project in Daesan while Korea Southern Power is preparing an ammonia co-firing project at its Samcheok Green Power Unit 1 coal plant which will use 20 percent ammonia for power generation Korea East-West Power plans to use coal-ammonia co-firing at its Dangjin plant by 2027 while Korea Midland Power is targeting ammonia co-firing at its Shin Boryeong Unit 2 is expected to supply clean ammonia to the winning bidder among the three KEPCO subsidiaries According to the government‘s 11th Basic Plan for Long-Term Electricity Supply and Demand hydrogen and ammonia power generation will account for 2.4 percent of Korea’s energy mix by 2030 and 5.5 percent by 2038 “Achieving both power stability and carbon neutrality with renewables and nuclear power 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Daemyung Sono to sell entire stake in Air Premia LG CNS partners with KAIST to train AI transformation expert.. item.tmx : Math.floor(item.tmn)+'/'+Math.floor(item.tmx)) +'℃ Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo hits 100,000 sales milestone LG Energy Solution seeks global talent in U.S. LG Electronics rolls out tumbler washer MyCup LG Elec installs LED scoreboard at Boston Red Sox stadium HD Hyundai Heavy holds ceremony for Philippine patrol ship LG unveils 2025 OLED Evo TV Samsung unveils gaming monitor with glasses-free 3D technology KITA Chief meets Texas Governor to discuss semiconductor subsidies KB Kookmin Bank, KCS to enhance forex monitoring system LG Electronics’ AI Washtower optimizes laundry in 3 seconds We will meet popular K-pop stars at the opening performance of the Boryeong Mud Festival Hosted by Boryeong City and organized by KBS Korea Broadcasting the "2024 Boryeong Mud Festival Opening Ceremony K-POP Super Live" will be held at 7:50 p.m on July 20 at Mud Expo Square in Boryeong City The "K-Pop Super Live" will be held as a pre-event for the "2025-2026 Visit to Chungnam Year" along with the opening anniversary of Korea's representative festival "Boryeong Mud Festival," which celebrates its 27th anniversary this year In line with the scale of the Boryeong Mud Festival which has also been selected as one of Asia's top three festivals all top artists in Korea will participate in the K-pop Super Live we will provide fantastic K-pop charm to domestic and foreign tourists who visit the 'Boryeong Mud Festival' as well as viewers who have not visited the festival "K-Pop Super Live" will be recorded at 7:50 p.m the whole country begins to turn into cherry blossoms As soon as the cold weather passes and the warm sunlight shines travelers who plan to see cherry blossoms with excitement become busy various cherry blossom festivals are held across the country introduces five cherry blossom attractions nationwide that are in harmony with nature From hidden attractions near Seoul to cherry blossom paths that bloom along lakes and rivers these are places where you can enjoy cherry blossoms differently this spring Let's refer to the cherry blossom travel plan is a day trip and you can go there without any burden If you take a boat from Incheon in spring for 10 minutes which is emerging as a hidden cherry blossom spot is still a little-known travel destination It is perfect for those who want a quiet spring trip because they can walk on a quiet cherry blossom path in unspoiled nature If you drive or ride a bicycle along the Yeongyo Bridge connecting the three islands you will see a beautiful scenery along the cherry blossom-filled path If you walk along the path where cherry blossoms bloom on the Modo Coastal Road you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sea you can see the open view of the West Sea with cherry blossoms in front of your eyes Where are you staying = Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel is a five-star hotel with an indoor swimming pool and spa facilities and has a rating of 8.7 from couple travelers It operates five restaurants where you can enjoy a variety of gastronomy so you can relax without worrying about eating which is famous enough to be named the "City of Cherry Blossoms," is a military festival held every spring and attracts tourists from all over the country The streets are crowded with people who want to enjoy the sensibility of spring while walking through the city in full bloom of cherry blossoms The most famous place is Gyeonghwa Station Park Cherry blossoms spread out like tunnels along the railroad track creating a movie-like scene just by walking It is also good for taking pictures along the path where cherry blossom leaves are scattered Yeojwacheon Stream creates a blue sky and pink cherry blossom scenery that is considered one of the most beautiful cherry blossom paths in Jinhae Where is the accommodation = For travelers looking for cost-effectiveness and practicality It is convenient to move around because it is close to the city and is also popular with business travelers The Gurye Seomjingang River is 3km long and full of cherry blossoms in spring This place boasts a wonderful scenery that makes it one of the "100 Most Beautiful Roads in Korea." It is also good to see in a car or feel the cherry blossom rain as you walk it is worth stopping by Hwaeomsa Temple to see the cherry blossoms of Sansa Temple Where is the accommodation = Hanok Stay Jukrokjeongsa Temple is a good place to relax in nature while enjoying the view of the mountain making it suitable as a cherry blossom travel accommodation On the Jusan Cherry Blossom Road in Boryeong more than 2,000 royal cherry trees create a cherry blossom tunnel in a 6.3km section from Ungcheon Stream downstream of Boryeong Dam so you can enjoy cherry blossoms more leisurely Selected as "10 Beautiful Drive Roads in Chungcheongnam-do Province," the cherry blossom road along Boryeong Lake is really beautiful It is worth taking a picture of your life under the cherry blossom tunnel in full bloom Daecheoncheon Cherry Blossom Road is in the city center you can enjoy another atmosphere with pink lights Where are you staying = Hotel Grand Bay Boryeong is a good option for those who want to enjoy a cherry blossom trip conveniently because it is close to a major destination Gyeongpo Lake is a popular attraction for domestic and foreign tourists as cherry blossoms are in full bloom every year You can enjoy spring while riding a bicycle on the cherry blossom tree path around Gyeongpo Lake The cherry blossoms reflected in the lake make a fantastic view Gyeongpo Lake is illuminated with colorful lights creating a different atmosphere than during the day Heo Gyun Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park near Gyeongpo Lake is also a good hidden attraction to see cherry blossoms Let's not miss the beautiful cherry blossoms in the back yard of the memorial hall and the birthplace Where is your accommodation = Sky Bay Hotel Gyeongpo is right in front of Gyeongpo Lake making it the best place to see cherry blossoms There are various facilities such as Infinity Pool and Fitness Center Visitors to the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Chungcheong try a "Tough Mudder" obstacle course on Saturday This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The greatest "killer content" of South Korea will be held for 10 days from July 19-28, 2019 on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong Boryeong is famous for their wide mudflats formed along the west coast of South Korea and the high-quality mud at Boryeong is well known for its therapeutic qualities with high levels of germanium and minerals as well as for its high levels of far-infrared radiation producing and selling mud based cosmetic products since 1996 and have been hosting the Boryeong mud festival with the clean will hold over 60 different events for its visitors including the grand mud baths there are also night time K-Pop concerts planned providing guests with a plethora of different genres including hip-hop which is expected to draw high interests from visitors from all over the world The festival is one of the leading hands-on experience-based festivals in South Korea and has been designated as one of the great 4 festivals chosen by the Korea Tourism Organization and has drawn the largest international crowds compared to all other festivals within the country The city was selected as a World Festival and Event City at the 2018 63rd IFEA world conference at San Diego and the upcoming 2022 Boryeong Sea Mud Exhibition is expected to aid in the future development of the therapeutic leisure and tourism industry when it will be held from the 16th of July until the 15th of August 2022 Boryeong Mud Festival -- an event highly anticipated by festival goers worldwide is sure to be an event that festival goers will be sorry to be missed The event will be held for 10 days from the 19th until the 28th of July in 2019 at the Mud Square It takes 2 hours by bus from Incheon airport and 2 hours and 30 minutes by train from Seoul Adult tickets will cost 12,000KRW Mondays to Thursdays For more information, visit the Boryeong Mud Festival Website at www.mudfestival.or.kr, or contact:Kim Jongpil+82-41-930-0891 http://www.mudfestival.or.kr Do not sell or share my personal information: a part of South Korean conglomerate SK Group Air Liquide Engineering & Construction and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) for the construction of the largest low-carbon hydrogen plant in Korea SK E&S and its global partners and local government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on December 2 at COP28 The MoU aims for the mass production of low-carbon hydrogen leading to the early establishment of the domestic hydrogen ecosystem and contributing to global carbon neutrality The proposed plant will be located in Boryeong City Air Liquide Engineering & Construction will handle hydrogen production and liquefaction equipment while GE will manufacture hydrogen/natural gas co-fired turbines Chungcheongnam-do will provide administrative support and permits for the hydrogen project and KOMIPO will support project management and maintenance for the entire plant construction SK E&S intends to play a key role in the stable production and supply of 250,000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen annually and use it for mobility and power generation SK E&S also announced the plan to use carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to capture carbon dioxide emitted during the hydrogen production process and store it in a depleted gas field The South Korean company is also collaborating with Plug Power, K-water and SK Plug Hyverse a joint venture between SK E&S and Plug Power on advancing the green hydrogen sector both domestically and internationally with a focus on promoting electrolyzers Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore Engineering GustoMSC part of NOV’s Marine and Construction business is recognized for providing advanced design & engineering consultancy for mobile offshore units and reliable equipment and technical knowledge into realistic & innovative ideas The performance of new and existing jack-ups hordes of people flock to Daecheon beach in South Korea to wallow in the mud They are here for the Boryeong Mud Festival an event that began in 1998 to promote the material’s use in skin products rollicking affair attracting tourists from all over the world about 2-3 million domestic and international tourists visit the beach during the 10-day festival Others wait in line for their turn in a mud pool A couple with coloured mud painted on their faces waits with other festival goers A tourist closes his eyes as mud flies through the air Men take a rest on the beach during the festival millions of revellers descend on Daecheon beach in a two-week celebration of all things muddy Source. Source. some traveling from as far as Europe and the Americas to experience some good old fashioned mud wrestling mud sliding and mud swimming – activities that constitute what has in recent years become the number one Korean festival to visit Boryeong Mud Festival has attracted millions of visitors from all over the globe | © Boryeong Mud Festival Organization Committee But the popular event, which rakes in millions of dollars in revenue annually, has more humble beginnings. In fact, when it was first established in 1999, the festival was intended to promote cosmetics made from the region’s mud and it emits large amounts of far-infrared rays which are particularly beneficial for the skin for the Spring Break-esque beachside party to outshine the mud beauty marketing | © Boryeong Mud Festival Organization Committee What to expect This year, Mudfest will run from July 21 to 30, but to experience it in all its glory, be sure to schedule your visit during a weekend, when the most noteworthy events and activities take place Spread throughout Daecheon Beach and downtown Boryeong the festivities generally begin in the morning when tourists are ferried in by the busload and are dropped off at the beach which is carefully prepared with loads of mud trucked in from the region’s mud flats Down the mudslide | © Boryeong Mud Festival Organization Committee In addition to muddy merriment, there are also plenty of squeaky clean events to partake in, like fireworks displays and live performances during the festival’s opening and closing ceremonies. This year, K-pop superstars Psy – singer of the 2012 smash hit “Gangnam Style” – and IU will host free stand-alone concerts on July 25 and July 28 Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Other highlights include the festival’s Black Eagles Show with the Korean Air Force and a slew of parades Those in the mood for a friendly sports match can partake in the Beach Mud Football Competition at the Citizen Tower Sandy beach site on July 29 Boryeong is also home to a number of nightlife venues ranging from Korean BBQ joints and seafood restaurants to bars and noraebang so it’s highly recommended that you stay overnight to get the full Mudfest experience Locating accommodation during Mudfest can be tricky if you don’t plan ahead as the festival continues to grow with each passing year bare-bones accommodation in which guests sleep together on mats on the floor The majority of the city’s budget hotels don’t advertise online so it’s advised that you inquire directly at the motels around the beach upon your arrival the event also features fireworks displays and performances | © Boryeong Mud Festival Organization Committee If you prefer to book ahead, only the more ‘upscale’ hotels like the Hotel Mudrin and the Hanwha Resort Daechon Paros (which are actually still quite basic) accept online reservations A number of tour operators such as Adventure Korea and WinK Travels provide all-inclusive packages with shared accommodation for an affordable price If you’re really in a bind, ring up the Korea Tourism Organization through their free hotline (+82-2-1330) An English-speaking representative will happily assist you by providing additional information or interpretation if needed Mudfest is without a doubt Korea’s must-visit festival | © Boryeong Mud Festival Organization Committee Getting there A bus for Boryeong leaves five times daily from Stop 09D on the first floor of Incheon International Airport or you can pay cash directly to the driver If traveling from central Seoul, there are express buses to Boryeong from the Central City Bus Terminal that depart approximately every hour. Alternatively, there are regular train departures from Yongsan Station and Yeongdeungpo Station to Daecheon Station. 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Contact her at kjackson@seattletimes.com Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Lyoo Chan-hee wishes he wasn't one of the last three schoolkids left playing on the beaches of Nokdo island "It would be great if I have more friends here because I can have more options to play," said Chan-hee he often plays with Kim Si-young - aged 66 and one of the last 100 or so residents of a once-vibrant fishing village emblematic of the demographic crisis unfolding in South Korea "He (Kim) always calls me and shares whenever he is having something delicious," Chan-hee told Reuters on a wind-blown day earlier this month as the pair shared grilled oysters "I also play ball and badminton with Chan-hee Kim leafed through a photo album showing a sun-splashed school sports day - images of hundreds of people toasting children with rice wine that brought tears to his eyes about a 75-minute ferry ride off South Korea's west coast "I cried so much (when the island school closed in 2006)," said Kim "I want to protect Nokdo but it's depressing to see fewer and fewer people here." Nokdo's decline encapsulates the demographic slump that was the population of Asia's fourth-largest economy drop for the first time last year It has become the world's fastest-ageing society with the lowest birth rate anywhere in 2020 "So many little towns are at risk of disappearing," said demographics researcher Choi One-lack at the Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI) "The pace of ageing and birth declines is the worst here among the OECD." The nation's fertility rate slid to just 0.84 in 2020 from 4.5 in 1970 Amid the nation's economic rise since the 1970s producing world-class manufacturers such as Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor more women began to enter the workforce as family planning campaigns "When we went for (national service) military training some of us used to undergo vasectomy to curb population growth," said Nokdo's Kim soaring home prices in Seoul metropolitan area where almost half of the nation's 51 million population now live have been blamed for fewer babies in the country while last year the coronavirus pandemic also discouraged couples from marrying and having babies The Bank of Korea expects the nation will overtake Japan as the oldest society in the world sooner than 2045 - its earlier projection - as its "fertility rate is declining at a much faster pace than expected" amid the pandemic Some predict serious labour shortage problems "Losing workforce will be a bigger hit for countries like South Korea than say Australia or other resource-rich nations because the very backbone of the growth engine here has been manpower and technologies," said KERI's Choi the government plans to encourage more women and senior citizens to work and create new visas to attract foreign professionals working as a pastor at the island's only church since 2016 Lyoo described Nokdo as a "heavenly place" as his three children can run around freely worrying only about where to find wild goats or gulls to chase He plans to stay in Nokdo as long as his pastoral position allows him to but knows the family can't stay here forever not least because learning facilities are restricted to a single makeshift mini-classrom and a teacher dispatched from the mainland "I'm also worried this place might disappear soon," he said expressing the sense of foreboding that's troubling hundreds of rural towns all across South Korea "My first one (Chan-hee) needs to go to a middle school in two years .. I want to give some hope (to folks on the island) by finding a way to give middle school education to Chan-hee from here," Lyoo said noisy and the air is not good," said Chan-hee PHOTO EDITING MARIKA KOCHIASHVILI; TEXT EDITING MICHAEL COLLETT-WHITE; LAYOUT JULIA DALRYMPLE Chan-hee looks at cactuses at Life Is A Flower (LIAF) Garden Center in Asan Chan-hee checks the body temperature of a resident before a church service Chan-hee and Chae-hee prepare to go to school on the first day of the new semester Chae-hee and Si-hu make their way to school Chan-hee and Chae-hee visit Nokdo elementary school which was permanently closed in 2006 use skipping ropes on the first day of the new semester at their school Last year's Boryeong Mud Festival held in Boryeong Chungnam Boryeong Mud Festival will be held this year in the form of an international exposition combining industry and festivals Boryeong City and Chungcheongnam-do will hold the ‘2022 Boryeong Marine Mud Expo’ at Daecheon Beach for one month from July 16th to August 15th Boryeong has held the Mud Festival every summer This festival started to promote the excellence of the mud accumulated along the 136km coastline Boryeong mud contains minerals and germanium and is known to be effective for skin care Boryeong City has prepared seven exhibition halls on a 73,430㎡ site with a total project cost of 14.5 billion won for this expo which is held under the theme of ‘rediscovery of the ocean which introduces the tidal flats inhabited by 562 species of creatures the Marine Mud & New Industry Pavilion which promotes marine industries and companies 84 organizations and companies in the maritime industry and leisure and tourism sectors will participate in the fair nine institutions and companies from five overseas countries including Japan A program to enjoy Boryeong mud directly on the body is available at the experience zone in the fairgrounds who recently won the American Song Contest performs during a mini concert at a television studio in Seoul on July 2 Biotech startup SN BioScience and pharma major Boryeong have signed a domestic manufacturing technology transfer and co-development contract for the albumin nanoparticle anti-cancer drug developed by SN BioScience for the first time in Korea and the fourth time in the world Boryeong will have exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights in Korea for "SNA-001." SN BioScience will receive milestones and double-digit royalties according to the development stage SN BioScience also signed a domestic distribution agreement with Boryeong in February 2021 for SNB-101 and expects a variety of cooperations in the field of anti-cancer drugs in the future.  "SNA-001" is a product that electrostatically binds cytotoxic anti-cancer drugs to albumin using albumin present in human blood as a drug carrier Abraxane is a global blockbuster first developed by Abraxis BioScience Inc (acquired by Celgene who became a subsidiary of BMS) with sales of $1.5 billion worldwide in 2020 SN BioScience is discussing the technology transfer with global leading pharmaceutical companies in the United States it is discovering new indications by applying albumin-based nanoparticle platforms to various anti-cancer drugs The company is also planning to file phase 1 IND for two to three new nanoparticle anti-cancer drugs in the second half of this year MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd 1 North Bridge Road,#08-08 High Street Centre communications@biospectrumasia.com +65 90150305 Copyright 2025 MM Activ Singapore Pte Ltd Boryeong Mayor Kim Dong-il takes part in a mud shower challenge in Boryeong South Korea to pray for the success of the Boryeong Mud Festival on Thursday The 24th Boryeong Mud Festival is scheduled to kick off on Friday The festival was originally conceived as a marketing vehicle for Boryeong mud cosmetics Giraffes the long-necked mammals got surprise gifts and special treats as World .. Eleven more US soldiers and two civilians in South Korea tested positive for COVID-19 Smuggled drugs caught by the South Korean authorities nearly tripled in the first half of the year Muddy Korean and foreign tourists mingle at the 14th annual Boryeong Mud Festival in Boryeong All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies Tourists enjoy a mud bath at the 2019 Boryeong Mud Festival at Daecheon Beach in Daecheon The annual festival opened the same day and will run through July 28 Tourists take part in the 2019 Boryeong Mud Festival at Daecheon Beach in Daecheon All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency Boryeong Mayor Kim Dong-il takes part in a mud shower challenge in Boryeong, 140 kilometers south of Seoul, South Korea to pray for the success of the Boryeong Mud Festival on Thursday. The 24th Boryeong Mud Festival is scheduled to kick off on Friday. The festival was originally conceived as a marketing vehicle for Boryeong mud cosmetics. Photo: VCG South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have resumed their cross-border communication line, the Yonhap ... Starbucks Corp is exiting a joint venture (JV) in South Korea that's valued at $2 billion by selling ... Japan warned on Thursday of “serious” ramifications if a South Korean court ruling against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries over ... Tourists with mud plastered to their bodies cheer at the Boryeong Mud Festival, which has not been held since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, South Chungcheong, on Saturday. The festival began on Saturday and will be held until Aug. 15. [NEWS1] To write comments, please log in to one of the accounts. A car drives through the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel in South Chungcheong, before its opening. The tunnel will be Korea's longest underwater tunnel, running 6.927 kilometers (4.3 miles) between Sinheuk-dong and Wonsando, both in South Chungcheong. The tunnel will open on Dec. 1. [YONHAP] The Boryeong coast guard apprehends Chinese nationals that are accused of trying to illegally attempting to enter the country in Boryeong, South Chungcheong, on Tuesday. The Chinese nationals tried to swim to shore on a life jacket. [KOREA COAST GUARD] 'Smithsonian to spread Korean culture, art to people worldwide' A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad. Click here A bilateral agreement with Japan will bolster cooperation in protecting the nationals of both nations abroad. Click here to read more about the latest summit between leaders of both countries Korea and New Zealand have agreed to advance talks on elevating the bilateral Partnership for the 21st Century concluded in 2006 to a comprehensive strategic partnership. In Paris Summer Paralympics, the Jeong-Kang pair will face in the final Hong Kong in mixed pair BC3 boccia. Find more ab K-UNESCO Adventure 2024ㅣ Ep3. Baekje Historic Areas Had too much of Seoul? This time it’s BUSAN! | HOME SWEET HOME | Ep.29 Hadan-dong “Reading is so sexy!” — Headlined by The Guardian (UK)　| Balance Talk | Ep. 28 GenZ Trend: Text Hip Affiliated professor, Graduate School of Dongguk University KCC, PNP launches TOP COP special class to enhance tourist safety Sumi Hwang, Jusung Gabriel Park & Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Changgeuk Concert: Mr. Rabbit’s Journey to the Underwater Palace The Boryeong Mud Festival is held every year on Daecheon beach in South Korea. Thousands of gallons of mud are taken from the Boryeong mud flats to create attractions such as a huge mud pool with mud slides. The festival runs for two weeks and attracts enormous crowds; organisers claim more than two million people attended the 2007 festival. The mud is rich in minerals and is used in cosmetic products; indeed the festival was originally started as a marketing vehicle for Boryeong mud cosmetics. © Copyright IBTimes 2025. All rights reserved. NEPC sets electricity price cap at 3.99 baht per unit until end of 2025 RTAF scrambles F-16s to intercept aircraft near Thai-Myanmar border More troops deployed to deep South following surge in violence, says PM 13 still missing as search continues at collapsed building in Bangkok EVA Air Unveils EVA BizFam: A Global Corporate Travel Rewards Program That’s More Than Just A Membership Visitors wave at the camera at the Boryeong Mud Festival in Boryeong The Hwacheon Tomato Festival participants in Hwacheon County participate in "Find the Golden Ring!" the festival's main recreational program A child plays in the tomato pool at the Hwacheon Tomato Festival in Hwacheon County Visitors at the Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival in Jangheung County Visitors at the Hadong Seomjin River Corbicula Festival in Hadong County Copyright © 2018 CGTN. Beijing ICP prepared NO.16065310-3 motor sports are the exclusive property of athletes and some enthusiasts It is because it has failed to secure popularity one of the world's top three sports events along with the Olympics and the World Cup there was even an extreme evaluation that motor sports failed to secure popularity The university joined forces with Ajou Automobile University (Aja University) the only university in Korea that specializes in automobiles who served as a relief pitcher for Namwon Chunhyangje which made Yesan Market a nationwide attraction and caused controversy over rip-off Toyota Motor Korea participated in the "2024 Boryeong-AMC International Motor Festival" held at Daecheon Beach (Boryung The main events of the event are considered 'minor' among motor sports They are "zimcarna" that quickly passes through a course with obstacles "drift" that skips the rear wheels to compete for control and "offload" that evaluates the ability to pass terrain and obstacles A motorcycle structure and a bike (Enduro) that travels along mountain climbs were also opened It was an unfamiliar sport among unpopular motor sports but it achieved better-than-expected results The organizers said that despite the rainy and windy weather the number of visitors to the site for three days reached 100,000 as it did last year Except for motor shows in the Seoul metropolitan area and Busan and car races at Yongin Speedway If it is limited to motor sports held in non-metropolitan areas Toyota and Ajadae are the top contributors to making the Boryeong and AMC International Motor Festival a "festival" that anyone can enjoy Toyota Korea set up a booth for GAZOO RACING (Gazoo Racing) and displayed its GR lineup It also held an experiential event where family visitors can feel the charm of motor sports it is similar to other sponsors such as GM Korea Korea's Toyota has not publicly disclosed it but has worked hard to provide invisible support for the event to be successful This is through the sponsorship of Ajad University The Boryeong-AMC International Motor Festival began in 2011 as a side event of Ajadae's spring festival "Exclusion Academic Festival." which started by gathering 120 tuning vehicles from current students and clubs during the festival schedule began to grow in size little by little as it went viral which opened the first motor sports major in Korea which is developing automobile technology and culture through motorsports Toyota Korea also searched for the grand prize to contribute to the development of domestic automobile technology and motorsports It signed a T-TEP (TOYOTA Technical Experience Program) business agreement with Ajay University in 2020 to cultivate domestic automobile professionals Ajadae has been fostering Ajadae as the nation's best automobile expert training center by opening an electric training academy Korea Toyota has started to support Boryeong and AMC International Motor Festival so that motor sports culture can take root in Korea which was only "a league of their own" in Korea to establish itself as an international-level automobile festival Boryeong City and Chungcheongnam-do Province actively supported since 2022 other automobile brands as well as automobile-related companies actively participated and sponsored Participation and experience programs for the general public have increased at events for athletes and enthusiasts and overseas players and influencers have also begun to look for them Aja University students also actively participated in the festival and achieved the result of raising school awareness The festival is also said to be playing a role in attracting new students a professor of motorsports at Ajah University who planned and raised the Boryeong-AMC International Motor Festival "With the active support of Toyota and local governments the Boryeong-AMC International Motor Festival is reborn as an automobile festival suitable for the 'international' title." "More than one stone and four trillion won of effects are being created and raising the value of Ajadae University." Locals and tourists got down and dirty at a popular mud festival on Daecheon beach in the South Korean city of Boryeong Thousands of gallons of mud are taken from the Boryeong mud flats to create attractions such as mud wrestling pits The festival runs for two weeks and attracts enormous crowds; organisers claim more than 3.2m people attended last year's festival American tourist Derek Curtis said: "It is a bit wild but we are from Vegas I know how to do party and South Korea does it good." Organisers claim the mud has health benefits as it is rich in minerals The festival was originally started as a marketing vehicle for a company that uses the mud in its cosmetic products one of South Korea's famous beaches in the western coastal city of Boryeong 176 kilometers southwest of Seoul on June 13 in this photo provided the Boryeong city government