luge track Archives | Be Korea-savvy

World’s Longest Luge Track Built on Closed National Highway

HOENGSEONG, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A closed national highway in Gangwon Province will be transformed into a luge track. Hoengseong County has turned the Ucheon-myeon section of the old National Highway No. 42 into an eco-friendly luge track with a parking lot and other convenience facilities, which will open on Wednesday. The county spent [...]

Old Highway Transformed into Luge Track

HOENGSEONG, March 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A closed national highway will turn into a space for recreation and sports activities. Hoengseong County in Gangwon Province plans to invest 2.7 billion won (US$2 million) to turn the old National Route 42 into an eco-friendly luge riding facility with a parking lot. The new facility, scheduled for [...]