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Mountain Arboretum Emerges as Year-Round Tourist Draw in Rural South Korea

YANGGU, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A provincial arboretum in mountainous Gangwon Province has transformed into a popular year-round destination, drawing visitors with seasonal attractions ranging from tulip festivals to nighttime light displays. The Yanggu Arboretum had already welcomed 46,907 visitors as of November 14, nearly matching last year’s total attendance of 47,628, local officials reported. [...]

Proposed Dam Sparks Outrage in South Korean Town, Reviving Old Wounds

YANGGU, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In the tranquil town of Yanggu, nestled in the mountains of Gangwon Province, residents are once again grappling with the prospect of their homes being submerged. The announcement of a new dam project has reignited a decades-old conflict, leaving many in this close-knit community feeling betrayed and powerless. “I couldn’t [...]