Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Gangneung lifts water rationing as reservoir climbs above 50 percent capacity

The water level of the Gangwon's Obong Reservoir, Gangneung city's main water source, has climbed back above 50 percent for the first time in three months.

2025-09-21

Dam closed 24 years ago due to poor water quality could be used to aid drought-stricken Gangneung

Gangwon is considering using Pyeongchang’s Doam Dam, which has been idle for 24 years after protests over its poor water quality, to secure water for drought-stricken Gangneung. The dam has a storage capacity of 30 million tons.

2025-09-09

Coast Guard delivers water to Gangneung as Obong Reservoir drops to 13.9%

Gangneung faces severe drought, prompting water rationing and Coast Guard assistance, with residents receiving bottled water amid reservoir depletion.

2025-09-04

The floods win

Humanity has been fighting floods since the beginning of history, but even in a 21st century armed with latest technologies, we are not free from the threat they pose. Climate change is leading to natural disasters around the...

2020-09-03