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.
