Gangneung, Republic of Korea - Since 2003

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Population of Gangneung:

  • 54,700 people

Latitude of Gangneung:

  • 37.75556 (37° 45' 20"  N)

Longitude of Gangneung:

  • 128.8961 (128° 53' 45" E)

Altitude of Gangneung:

  • 17 meters

GMT time in Gangneung :+1 hours

About Gangneung

Gangneung is the largest city on the Gangwon-do coast. Its pockets of attractiveness lie towards the sea, particularly near Gyeongpo, while its cultural hotspots – well-preserved Joseon-era buildings and the 400-year-old shamanist Dano Festival – are matched by quirky modern attractions, such as a museum lovingly dedicated to Thomas Edison and a North Korean submarine on display in nearby Jeongdongjin. With natty motels and a decent bar scene as well, the town is a good place to linger for a few days if you’re looking for an experience that’s off the beaten track without being too small-town.

The tourist information center is beside the bus terminal, with English-, Mandarin- and Japanese-speaking staff. There is also a small booth in front of the train station, and another at Gyeongpo Beach. The main shopping area is downtown, in the warren of lanes near Jungang Market.

Did you know?

Gangneung is considered special because of its access to a lake and the sea.

Sunrises, especially the first in the New Year, are important in traditional Korean culture. The beaches in Gangneung are popular places to enjoy a sunrise. The flag of the city shows a red sun in the center and a blue wave in front, on a white background --- the sunrise over the sea.