Gangneung
Gangneung
강릉시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 강릉시 |
| • Hanja | 江陵市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Gangneung-si |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Kangnŭng-si |
Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 37°45′N 128°54′E / 37.750°N 128.900°E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gwandong |
| Province | Gangwon State |
| First official recorded | 129 BC |
| City established | September 1, 1955 |
| As merger with Myeongju area | January 1, 1995 |
| Administrative divisions | 1 eup, 7 myeon, 13 dong |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kim Hong-gyu |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,040 km2 (400 sq mi) |
| Population (September 2024) | |
• Total | 208,161 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gangwon |
| Area code | +82-33 |
| Climate | Cfa |
Gangneung (Korean: 강릉; Korean pronunciation: [kaŋ.nɯŋ]) is a municipal city in Gangwon province, on the east coast of South Korea. It has a population of 213,658 (as of 2017). Gangneung is the economic centre of the Yeongdong region of Gangwon State. It has many tourist attractions, such as Jeongdongjin, a very popular area for watching the sunrise, and Gyeongpo Beach. The city hosted all the ice events for the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.