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Surf's up in S Korea despite gnarly weather

Growing number of surfing enthusiasts take to the waves despite freezing conditions.
Last Modified: 17 Feb 2013 03:48

In South Korea, it has been a cold and snowy winter, but for a growing number of hardy enthusiasts it is the perfect time to surf.

The season brings with it decent swell for wave-riders to man up, suit up, and go surfing.

Al Jazeera's Harry Fawcett reports from Busan, South Korea.

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