Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

East coast city Gangneung sees first tropical night of the year

The eastern city of Gangneung, Gangwon, saw the country’s first tropical night of 2025 on Wednesday, weather authorities said Thursday. The overnight low in Gangneung was 26.5 degrees Celsius (79.7 degrees Fahrenheit) as of Wednesday night.

2025-06-19

Family of 12-year-old victim loses sudden acceleration lawsuit against automaker

The bereaved family of a suspected sudden unintended acceleration incident in Gangneung, Gangwon, lost the first trial in a damages lawsuit against the vehicle manufacturer.

2025-05-13

Two tons of cocaine seized from foreign ship in Korea's biggest drug bust

In perhaps the largest drug seizure in Korea’s history, customs and Coast Guard authorities discovered nearly two tons of cocaine aboard a foreign cargo ship that docked at Okgye Port in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Thursday.

2025-04-03

Sunrise shopping in Gangneung as kimchi-making season approaches

Shoppers arrive in the early morning to buy cabbage and radishes for the kimchi-making season in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Wednesday.

2024-11-20

Volunteers beautify beach after trash swells on weekend waves

Volunteers clean up beach areas in the city of Gangneung, Gangwon, on Monday. Trash accumulated on white sand after heavy rain and high waves swept the coastline over the weekend.

2024-09-23

Gangneung promotes 2026 ITS World Congress in Dubai

Gangneung promotes the 2026 Intelligent Transport System (ITS) World Congress during the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai.

2024-09-18

Mercury rises in Gangneung after first tropical night of the year

A motor boat cruises in ocean waters at Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Tuesday, when daytime temperatures reached 34.4 degrees Celsius (93.9 degrees Fahrenheit).

2024-06-11

Gangneung to host 11 km run along Aribauw Trail

The Aribauw Gyeongpo Trail Run will take place on May 25, set against the stunning natural backdrop of Gangneung, Gangwon Province.

2024-05-16

Get your Gangneung on and experience the city beyond just its beach

Korea aims to attract more tourists to rural areas through its two-year project called Local 100. The Gangneung Danoje Festival, an annual traditional celebration originating in the coastal city, offers unique experiences for visitors.

2024-02-26

Bustling beach

With spring in the air, tourists enjoy the beach and feed seagulls at Anmok Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon, on Sunday.

2024-02-18