
Gangneung Mayor Approves 100,000 Won Per Person Payment Plan
강릉시가 시민 1인당 10만원의 민생안정지원금을 강릉페이로 지급하는 계획을 1호 결재로 확정했다. 조례 제정과 추경 편성을 통해 신속히 추진될 예정이며, 지역 경제 활성화와 시민 가계 부담 완화에 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

강릉시가 시민 1인당 10만원의 민생안정지원금을 강릉페이로 지급하는 계획을 1호 결재로 확정했다. 조례 제정과 추경 편성을 통해 신속히 추진될 예정이며, 지역 경제 활성화와 시민 가계 부담 완화에 기여할 것으로 기대된다.

Heavy rain and strong winds battered South Korea's Gangwon Province and southern regions on Saturday, leading to the closure of national park trails and the disruption of a local festival. No casualties were reported, but authorities issued landslide warnings and advised caution for high waves.

Heavy rain in South Korea's Gangwon Province on Saturday led to restricted access to Mount Seorak national park trails and the disruption of the Gangneung Danoje Festival. While a heavy rain warning was lifted, strong winds and high waves persist off the east coast.

Gangneung City is actively promoting the '2026 Gangneung Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress' by operating a promotional booth at the '2026 Detroit ITS America's Meeting' in Detroit, USA. The city aims to attract global experts and showcase its 'Gangneung-type ITS Standard Model' for smart city solutions.

Gangneung City has launched 'Nongttureil,' a rural experience tour in collaboration with KORAIL, offering one-day and new overnight courses linking rural attractions with major tourist sites to boost local consumption and rural tourism.

The XIOM 2026 Gangneung World Masters Table Tennis Championships, a global festival for table tennis enthusiasts, will open on May 5th in Gangneung, South Korea. Over 3,000 players from 85 countries are expected to compete in various singles and doubles events.

Preparations for the XIOM 2026 Gangneung World Masters Table Tennis Championships, starting May 5th, are nearing completion with facility installations and security checks. Over 320 volunteers will support the event, which aims to boost Gangneung's status as an international sports city.

Gangneung City Councilors from the Democratic Party have demanded an apology from Gangneung Mayor candidate Kim Hong-kyu and Gangneung City Sports Council President Kwon Young-man, accusing the Sports Council of political interference using public funds during working hours.

The '2026 Bread Bursting Gangneung Bread Festa,' a large-scale bread market featuring famous Gangneung bakeries, concluded successfully with approximately 210,700 visitors. Held from May 22-25 at the Gangneung Grand Government Office, the event combined local bakeries, desserts, coffee, and cultural heritage, receiving high satisfaction from visitors.

Gangwon Province and the Gangwon Tourism Foundation have chosen Gangneung and Hwacheon as their recommended travel destinations for June. Gangneung will host the Gangneung Danoje Festival, while Hwacheon offers park golf and discounts on attractions.

Gangneung Sports Council member organizations refuted allegations of organized election interference, calling them false and irresponsible. They stated that claims of forced support for a specific candidate and confiscation of phones were untrue, and vowed legal action against the accusers.