Gangneung City Korea

Gangneung is a municipal city in Gangwon province, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658. Gangneung is the econ…
Gangneung is a municipal city in Gangwon province, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658. 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 Gyeongpo Beach. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
  • Country: South Korea
  • Region: Gwandong
  • Province: Gangwon State
  • Area code: +82-33
  • First official recorded: 129 BC
  • City established: September 1, 1955
  • As merger with Myeongju area: January 1, 1995

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