In July 2026, the largest artificial surfing park in Asia, 'Wave Park' in Siheung, will host the official World Surf League event, the 'WSL Siheung Korea Open International Surfing Competition' for three days. This event marks the first WSL qualifying series in Korea and is drawing global surfing fans' attention as the world's first artificial wave pool competition.

• Dates: July 3, 2026 – July 5, 2026 · Venue: Siheung Wave Park
• Admission: Free
• Getting there: Line 1 → Google Maps
• This year's competition features the upgraded 'QS 6,000' event, with top-level surfers from 16 countries competing. The event will be broadcast live on terrestrial channels in Korea, Japan, and Australia.

Practical tip: Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot, as the venue can accommodate up to 20,000 spectators.