South Korea To Ban Drunk Surfing Beginning In June 2025

Surfing. Photo by carlos manich on Unsplash

Surfing with a blood alcohol content of 0.03 percent or higher can lead to a fine up to 1 million won, or around 5.The law revision comes under an apparent rise in accidents that involve drunk riders.According to The Korean Times, only motorized water leisure crafts like jet skis are considered illegal to operate while under the influence of alcohol. But that’s all set to change in June 2025. The new rule expands to surfboards, kayaks, and other non-motorized water leisure crafts.Surfing. Photo by carlos manich on UnsplashThe Korean Coast Guard says that those found with a blood alcohol content of 0.03 percent or higher while surfing will be subject to a fine of up to 1 million won, or around 5. Those who refuse a sobriety test will receive the same fine.