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Wonju Declares Intention to Become a Hub City for Sports Tourism

Wonju Declares Intention to Become a Hub City for Sports Tourism

WONJU, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) —Wonju, a city in Gangwon Province, aims to become a hub city for sports tourism and has formed a special task force to promote it by discovering various leisure resources and attracting tourists to the region. Despite its natural environment and proximity to the Seoul metropolitan area, the city’s sports [...]

2019 Dynamic Dancing Carnival Opens in Wonju

2019 Dynamic Dancing Carnival Opens in Wonju

WONJU, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The Wonju Dynamic Dancing Carnival, South Korea’s largest and longest street parade-style festival, opened its curtains Tuesday in downtown Wonju, Gangwon Province. This year’s festival will be the largest ever, with some 10,000 participants from 142 teams, including 34 teams from 12 overseas countries and 108 teams from Korea. [...]

City of Wonju to Host Winter Light Festivals

City of Wonju to Host Winter Light Festivals

WONJU, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — In Wonju, Gangwon Province, a series of nightscape attractions are scheduled to open under the theme of “Fantastic Meeting of Nature and Light.” Gonigol, a South Korean farming association corporation, will be hosting the fourth Gonigol Lights Festival at Yangjam Theme Park until February 6. Visitors will be able [...]