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Three-term Chuncheon council member investigated after drunken disturbance at police substation

Councilmember Kim Ji-sook allegedly swore at police officers and drunkenly misbehaved after being brought to the station for failing to pay her taxi fare.

2026.7.30

Chuncheon potato bread is seen in this file photo provided by the Korea Tourism Organization. [KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION]

Chuncheon farmer fined for trademark use of potato bread brand

A farmer behind a popular Chuncheon potato bread brand was fined on Tuesday for using the trademark without the permission of his ex-wife, who jointly owned it.

2025.11.25

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Gangwon FC CEO Kim Byung-ji, second from left, and Chuncheon Mayor Yook Dong-han, center. [GANGWON FC]

Gangwon FC to play home matches in Gangneung in wake of Chuncheon stadium controversy

Gangwon FC will play all of its 2026 K League 1 and Korea Cup home matches in Gangneung, Gangwon, ending an eight-year run of games in Chuncheon. Chuncheon did not submit a bid for the club’s “2026 Gangwon FC home game support” re-tender.

2025.8.13

A poster recruiting honorary interpretators for Chuncheon, Gangwon [CHUNCHEON CITY GOVERNMENT]

Chuncheon seeks 30 foreign residents for honorary interpreter program

Chuncheon City is seeking 30 foreign residents to serve as honorary interpreters, the city government said Thursday.

2025.3.13

President Yoon Suk Yeol, center, takes part in a groundbreaking ceremony to build a hydrothermal energy cluster in Chuncheon at a gymnasium at the Gangwon State government building in Chuncheon, Gangwon, on Monday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Yoon vows to build colossal data center complex in Gangwon

President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged to invest 360 billion won ($274 million) in Chuncheon, Gangwon, to create a massive data center complex in the city as a part of a vision to enable the province to become a hub of high-tech industries and tourism.

2024.3.11

British Jamboree Scouts at Legoland Korea Resort in Chuncheon, Gangwon, on Saturday [LEGOLAND KOREA RESORT]

British scouts build memories at Legoland Korea

More than 600 British Jamboree Scouts visited Legoland Korea Resort in Chuncheon, Gangwon, on Saturday.

2023.8.14

President Yoon Suk Yeol and Gangwon Gov. Kim Jin-tae, center, stand on the stage of a ceremony held on Friday at Kangwon National University in Chuncheon, Gangwon, marking the launch of the province's special self-governing status. [YONHAP]

Yoon says Gangwon's new self-governing status will empower province

President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a ceremony on Friday marking Gangwon's new status as a special self-governing province, which he said would empower the region to cut red tape and develop its local industries.

2023.6.9

The Unesco Charity Train heads to its destination on Nami Island in Chuncheon, Gangwon. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Nami Island's treasures will amaze you

Beautiful throughout all seasons, entertaining for all ages, great for sightseeing and full of cultural experience. Nami Island, Gangwon, is the spot that checks off all these requirements.

2023.6.9

Kids enjoy a live performance at the Legoland Hotel in Chuncheon, Gangwon, on April 27. [SEO JI-EUN]

Legoland Korea goes beyond bricks for 2023 season

Amid the stunning natural beauty of Jungdo Island in Chuncheon, Gangwon, Legoland Korea Resort had a vibrant opening show on a sun-drenched morning of April 28.

2023.5.4

CEO of Legoland's operator Merlin Entertainment Scott O'Neil, center, poses for a photo with children adorned in wizard capes and hats who were invited to the theme park Wednesday as part of Merlin's social contribution event ″Merlin's Magic Wand.″ Legoland Korea invited families of people with disabilities living in Chuncheon to the amusement park on this day and plans on bringing 300 more next week in line with Korea's Day of Disabled People on April 20. Merlin Entertainment, a major European theme park company that also operates COEX in Seoul and Sealife Aquarium in Busan, has hosted more than 800,000 children from underprivileged families at its social contribution events. [LEGOLAND KOREA]

Merlin's magic

CEO of Legoland's operator Merlin Entertainment Scott O'Neil, center, poses for a photo with children who were invited to the theme park Wednesday as part of Merlin's social contribution event ″Merlin's Magic Wand.″

2023.4.13