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Beethoven-themed Pyeongchang festival showcases world-renowned cellists, pianists and more

The 2024 Music in PyeongChang festival will feature 20 concerts and seven 'outreach' concerts across 11 days. Renowned cellist Yang Sung-won is organizing the event.

2024-06-18

[WHY] Bright, fluffy and cute: Why are mascots so popular in Korea?

Mascots play a significant role in Korean culture, with many representing sports teams, cities and government branches. Many are much-loved by the public, resulting in their instant recognition and high merchandise sales in some cases.

2024-06-15

Former Korean Air chair gave wings to Korea's sports, arts

Former Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho's passion for sports and culture elevated Korea's standing in the world.

2024-04-30

Shibutanis find 'nostalgia' in return to Gangwon at Korea's second Winter Olympics

The past two weeks have been a sort of homecoming for American figure skaters Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani, who were named ambassadors to the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics after winning two bronze medals six years ago at PyeongChang.

2024-02-01

The naked and the cold

Some 600 runners brave subzero temperatures as the mercury dropped to minus 12 degrees Celsius (10 degrees Fahrenheit) Sunday morning to take part in the annual “naked marathon” at Daegwallyeong Pass in Pyeongchang, Gangwon.

2024-01-28

Gangwon picks up where PyeongChang left off for satisfying second act

A sequel is never easy. Yet despite the potential for a difficult second act, Gangwon 2024 so far seems to have picked up exactly where PyeongChang left off, from the athleticism on display to the enthusiastic crowds and the plunging temperatures

2024-01-24

Let the Gangwon Games begin

The long wait for the Gangwon 2024 Youth Winter Olympics is finally over. Nearly 2,000 of the best young athletes from around the world will vie to leave their mark in Korea as they make their debuts as Olympians.

2024-01-18

Stuck gondola strands 64 skiers

Rescue crews and first responders observe the scene of a gondola lift malfunction that stranded 64 skiers on Sunday morning in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon. All skiers made their way out safely after being stuck inside for more than 30 minutes.

2024-01-07

Gas explosion in Pyeongchang

The National Forensic Service, Korea Gas Safety Corporation, police and fire authorities conduct a joint investigation Tuesday where a gas explosion occurred at an LPG charging station in Pyeongchang County, Gangwon, on Monday night.

2024-01-02

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Head to Pyeongchang this summer to take shelter from heat

Pyeongchang County, Gangwon, may remind you of the glory of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Ski resorts and white snow would be the first images that pop up in your mind.

2023-06-16