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PYEONGCHANG
Peace and development
PyeongChang is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is known for Odaesan National Park, with trails crisscrossing the Taebaek Mountains. The park is also home to several Buddhist temples, including Woljeongsa Temple, with its 9-story octagonal pagoda. Lee Hyo-seok Culture Village explores the life of early-20th-century poet Lee Hyo-seok. On the Heungjeong Valley bank are the 7 themed gardens of Herbnara Farm.
“Happy 700” refers to the city’s average elevation of approximately 700m, which is said to be ideal elevation for healthy living.
Korean Alps
After the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games, PyeongChang has become a mecca for winter sports enthusiasts thanks to its ease of transportation and its many resorts and hotels. PyeongChang is known as the birthplace of Korean skiing and is known as the Alps of Korea. One of Korea first ski fields was opened in 1949 and has hosted national ski competitions since 1950. It is widely considered as the birth place of winter sport in Korea.
One with nature
With its distinct four seasons and beautifully preserved nature, PyeongChang showcases the natural beauty of Korea. It is home to some of the largest sheep and cattle ranches in Korea and is also famous for its scenic trekking trails.
PyeongChang Winter Games’ Olympic Legacy
To commemorate the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games the PyeongChang Olympic & Paralympic Museum opened its doors in 2020. The area surrounding the museum is currently being converted into an park which will be host to a ICT cultural complex and convention facilities. The Olympic Sliding Center, Alpensia Ski Jump Center and Biathlon / Cross county Centers are all open and are currently being used as training facilities by some of the best athletes in Asia.
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PYEONGCHANG County
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Pyeongchang is located in South Korea’s Gangwon province in the Taebaek Mountains region, only a few hours from Seoul. The city became a hub of activity for winter sports lovers in addition to offering year round activities. The area is very popular with mountain hikers. Known as the “Alps of Korea”, Pyeongchang is at the center of Korea’s ski industry and is a compelling factor in the popularization of sport nationwide. Hosting the 2018 Winter Games allowed Pyeongchang to exchange inspirations and share the Koreans’ warm and unique hospitality.
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GANGNEUNG City
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Gangneung is the largest city among coastal cities located in Gangwon province and also the third largest city among all cities in the province. It nestles on the east side of South Korea’s longest mountain range, Taebaek. Gangneung was one of the host cities of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games, where all on-the-ice games and matches were hosted.
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Website: www.gn.go.kr
Facebook: gangneungcity
KOREA SPORTS PROMOTION FOUNDATION
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As a public organisation established to commemorate the 1988 Seoul Olympics and promote sports in Korea, we manage the National Sports Promotion Fund (98% of government sports fund). Through this fund, we implement various sports welfare initiatives to increase physical activity nationwide. We also support all areas of sports, including infrastructure, R&D, HRD, and sport organisations (NOC/NPC, etc.), as well as global sporting events.
1988 Seoul Olympic legacy is the foundation of KSPO. Under the slogan “THANK YOU 88 SEOUL,” we continue to honour and expand this legacy for a better future in sports.
We are committed to working with global sports organisations to make a better world for our future generations. We look forward to collaborating with the Union’s members.
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Website: www.kspo.or.kr
PYEONGCHANG 2018 & GANGWON 2024 LEGACY FOUNDATION
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The PyeongChang 2018 & Gangwon 2024 Legacy Foundation was established to sustain and expand the legacy of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Officially launched in 2019, the foundation is dedicated to ensuring that the facilities, values, and initiatives from the Games continue to benefit future generations in sports, culture, and regional development.
The foundation’s mission is to maximize the long-term impacts of the 2018 & 2024 Winter Games by promoting winter sports, nurturing young athletes, expanding sports tourism, and fostering international cooperation. It aims to make PyeongChang a global hub for winter sports education and training while supporting sustainable development in the region.