Gangneung

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Traditional gyeongpo pagoda taken near the gyeongpo lake in gangneung, south korea. Taken during summer

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Why visit Gangneung

Gangneung (강릉), the largest city on the Gangwon-do coast, hosted many events of the 2018 Winter Olympics including figure and speed skating, ice hockey and curling.

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  1. 1 Tasting sizzling street food, unique snacks, and mouthwatering dishes at Seoul and Busan's markets
  2. 2 Touring Korea’s demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the border of North and South Korea
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