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Warm Weather and Rain Threaten Winter Festivals in Gangwon Prov.

Warm Weather and Rain Threaten Winter Festivals in Gangwon Prov.

HONGCHEON, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Organizers of winter festivals in Gangwon Province, opening for the first time in three years, are concerned over rising temperatures. On Thursday, the Korea Meteorological Administration reported daytime temperatures of 9-12 degrees Celsius in the inner regions, 10-12 degrees in the mountain ranges and 14-17 degrees on the east [...]

Gangwon Province to Repay Legoland Korea Developer’s Debt by Dec. 15

Gangwon Province to Repay Legoland Korea Developer’s Debt by Dec. 15

CHUNCHEON, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The Gangwon provincial government said Thursday it will fulfill its debt payment guarantee for the developer of Legoland Korea Resort by mid-December, over one month earlier than scheduled, to mitigate impact on the local financial market. “Our financial circumstances are not sufficient, but we will prepare the funds through [...]

New Plans for Chinatown in Gangwon Province Hit with Massive Criticism

New Plans for Chinatown in Gangwon Province Hit with Massive Criticism

SEOUL, April 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A construction project for a Korea-China Cultural Town is being embroiled in anti-Chinese sentiment opposing China’s cultural infringement upon South Korea. A petition was posted at an online petition site run by the presidential office last month calling upon the government to stop the Chinatown construction in Gangwon Province. [...]

After Potato Promotion, Gangwon Province Moves On to Asparagus

After Potato Promotion, Gangwon Province Moves On to Asparagus

CHUNCHEON, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Consumers are paying keen attention to a special online sales promotion of asparagus, which is underway this month in Gangwon Province following a similar promotion involving potatoes last month. Since April 20, the province has been selling 1-kilogram boxes of asparagus produced by farmers for 7,000 won (US$5.74). The promotion [...]

Warm Weather Wreaks Havoc on Winter Festivals in Gangwon Province

Warm Weather Wreaks Havoc on Winter Festivals in Gangwon Province

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Winter festivals in Gangwon Province, typically known for its abundant snow and epitomizing winter in South Korea, are suffering a bitter blow from recent weather that has been unseasonably warm. This winter’s unusually mild weather has had a significant impact on a number of festivals, limiting access to ice [...]

Gangwon Winter Festivities Wrap Up with Beautiful Snowflakes

Gangwon Winter Festivities Wrap Up with Beautiful Snowflakes

CHUNCHEON, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Winter snow swept over festivals in Gangwon Province, adding to the beauty of Gangwon’s mountainous landscape. Visitors coming to the Inje Icefish Festival, Mount Taebaek Snow Festival, Pyeongchang Trout Festival, and others enjoyed the white landscape covered with snow. This week, the Inje Icefish Festival, Gangwon’s only festival that [...]