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Gangneung is a municipal city in Gangwon State, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658 (as of 2017). Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon State. It has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sunrise, and … See more
Gangneung was the home of the Yemaek people in ancient times and became the land of Wiman Joseon in 129 BC. In 128 BC, Nam Ryeo, the … See more
Gangneung is located to the east of the Taebaek Mountains, which is the considered the 'waist' of the Korean peninsula. … See more
On Gangneung city, the expressway is Donghae Expressway which connects Incheon to Gangneung and Yeongdong Expressway which … See more
The flag of the city shows a red sun in the centre and blue wave in front, on a white background. The sun represents the sunrise, the wave … See more
Sunrise
Sunrises, especially the first in the New Year, are important in traditional Korean culture. The … See moreHeritage
There are a total of 128 cultural properties in Gangneung. Among them, there are 34 State-designated heritage and 58 Province-designated heritage.
National Treasure No. 51, a gate to an official inn, is in … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Gangneung, South Korea Travel Guide: Things To Do & Tips
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