The International Olympic Committee (IOC) organizes the Youth Olympic Games, a global youth sports event. Three Olympic games were staged, beginning with the Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria in 2012 and finishing with the Lausanne Games in 2020. It shares some similarities with the adult Olympics, but there is a significant distinction in that it emphasizes engagement of the youth, education, and cultural events. In a nutshell, it is a competition 'for, with, and by youth'. The Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, Asia's first Winter Youth Olympic Games, will be hosted in four cities in Gangwon-do (Gangneung, Pyeongchang, Jeongseon, and Hoengseong), including Gangneung, from January 19 to February 1, 2024.
The legacy of countries, cities, and individuals left behind after the dreamlike Olympics. The Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium will stay in Gangneung, the host city of ice skating competitions after the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Gangneung Ice Arena, Gangneung Speed Skating Stadium, Gangneung Hockey Center, Kwandong Hockey Center, and Gangneung Curling Center are the five remaining ice arenas.
1. ‘Jumunjin Sand Protection Dam’ in the drama Goblin This is the Jumunjin Sand Protection Dam, which became famous as the filming setting of the drama 'Goblin'. The Sand Protection Dam, where the main character Ji Euntak and the goblin Kim Shin first encountered, still has the scenic beauty shown in the drama. Although the drama has concluded, many tourists are still seeking for this location and enjoying the sensation of being the main character by following the drama's scenes.
A gift heaven containing potatoes, tofu, and sea of Gangneung ‘Anmok Station Gift Shop’ in Anmok Postcards and glass gift sets with charming figures of potatoes and tofu, a Gangneung specialty, are popular goods that are adored for their vibrant design and low costeffectiveness. Props depicting scallops in the Gangneung Sea are also very popular. When you see scallop merchandise like ballpoint pens, griptoks, hand mirrors, and hair brushes, you could think you're at a mermaid store. Although they all include the form of a scallop, the products as well as their materials and features differ widely, with each one having its own distinct personality. Isn't a great gift something you'd be delighted to receive even if you were hesitant to spend money on it for yourself? Why not offer a lovely prop carrying Gangneung's originality at the 'Anmok Station Gift Shop'? Address: 2, Changhae-ro 2beon-gil, Gangneung-si Opening Hours: 11:00 - 21:00, 7 days a week Instagram: @anmokstation ※ Please check the opening hours and holidays before visiting.
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