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WSL brings surfing back to Korea with Siheung Open
KR⚽ Sports8 hr. ago

WSL brings surfing back to Korea with Siheung Open

The 2026 World Surf League Siheung Korea Open took place over three days at the Wave Park in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, attracting approximately 250 surfers from 16 countries. The event included men’s and women’s shortboard QS 6000 and longboard LQS 1000 competitions, offering prize money totaling 130 million won ($85,000). This marks the third consecutive year the WSL has hosted the event in South Korea, highlighting growing international interest in Korean surfing. The event was covered by local media, with photos provided by Yonhap News.

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WSL brings surfing back to Korea with Siheung Open

The 2026 World Surf League Siheung Korea Open took place over three days at the Wave Park in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, attracting approximately 250 surfers from 16 countries. The event included men’s and women’s shortboard QS 6000 and longboard LQS 1000 competitions, offering prize money totaling 130 million won ($85,000). This marks the third consecutive year the WSL has hosted the event in South Korea, highlighting growing international interest in Korean surfing. The event was covered by local media, with photos provided by Yonhap News.

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