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Gangwon, Kangwŏn, or Kangwon (Korean: 강원) may refer to: Kangwon Province (pre-1910), the Goryeo, Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese Korean province Gangwon Province, South Korea, a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province Kangwon Province, North Korea, a province of North Korea, with its capital at Wŏnsan. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Kangwŏn Province and its South Korean neighbour Gangwon Province (also spelled Kangwon Province) formed a single province that excluded Wŏnsan Gangwon FC, a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K League as its 15th club for the 2009 season Gangwon No.1 Broadcasting, a radio and television broadcaster in Gangwon Province, South Korea

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Seasonal rhythm for the wanderer

Gangwon's geography folds from coastal plains to alpine ridges, meaning each season offers a distinct palette. Spring sees the cherry‑blossomed valleys near Chuncheon, while summer draws cyclists to the east‑coast bike paths that trace the Sea of Japan’s breezy shoreline. Autumn is the province’s most photographed period, as the inland forests turn fiery ochre, perfect for treks along the historic Samcheok rail‑trail. Winter, meanwhile, transforms the highlands into a snow‑sport hub rivaling any European resort, with powder that stays light well into March. Planning a visit around these natural cycles ensures you experience the same terrain under markedly different cultural moods.

Beyond the ski resorts: local food routes

While many tourists converge on the ski villages, Gangwon boasts a culinary map that runs parallel to its transport network. The inland rail line links small towns where makguksu (buckwheat noodles) are served in a broth seasoned with locally harvested seaweed, a subtle nod to the province’s maritime heritage. Further north, the fish markets of Sokcho still barter for freshly caught pollock, which is then smoked over pine wood—a technique passed down from early Joseon fishermen. Sampling these dishes in neighbourhood eateries, rather than resort cafés, offers a taste of the province’s self‑sufficient past and its continued reliance on seasonal produce.

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Look up 강원도 in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Gangwon, Kangwŏn, or Kangwon (Korean: 강원) may refer to: Kangwon Province (pre-1910), the Goryeo, Joseon Dynasty and the Japanese Korean province Gangwon Province, South Korea, a province of South Korea, with its capital at Chuncheon. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Gangwon and its North Korean neighbour Kangwŏn formed a single province Kangwon Province, North Korea, a province of North Korea, with its capital at Wŏnsan. Before the division of Korea in 1945, Kangwŏn Province and its South Korean neighbour Gangwon Province (also spelled Kangwon Province) formed a single province that excluded Wŏnsan Gangwon FC, a South Korean football club. Based in Gangwon Province of South Korea, Gangwon FC joined the K League as its 15th club for the 2009 season Gangwon No.1 Broadcasting, a radio and television broadcaster in Gangwon Province, South Korea Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Gangwon.If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.