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Two-year sentence for man's false claims, disturbances
Chung Sung-won A person in his 30s who demanded compensation for alleged foreign substances in cup noodles and the absence of meat in stir-fried pork was sentenced to prison in both the first trial and the appellate trial. The Seoul High Court's Chuncheon Branch Criminal Division 1 (Judge Lee Eun-hye, presiding) dismissed the appeal of A (38 years old), who was charged with attempted extortion and other offenses, and upheld the original sentence of two years in prison, as announced on the 17th.
Man arrested for illegally manufacturing, test-firing homemade firearms, crossbows
A man in his 50s who illegally manufactured, stored, and even test-fired homemade firearms and crossbows has been arrested by police. The Gangwon Provincial Police Agency's Metropolitan Crime Investigation Unit announced on the 6th that they had detained Mr. A, 50 years old, on charges of violating the Act on the Safety Management of Firearms, Swords, Explosives, etc. Mr. A is suspected of purchasing firearm parts online since 2021 to manufacture three lethal homemade firearms and two crossbows.
Yangyang County official dismissed for martial law bullying
Chung Sung-won A Gangwon Yangyang County Office official who subjected environmental sanitation workers to so-called "martial law play" and engaged in workplace bullying has been dismissed. According to Yangyang County on the 24th, Gangwon Province held a disciplinary committee meeting on the 21st and resolved to dismiss Mr. A, a man in his 40s and a Grade 7 driving position official under Yangyang County. Dismissal is the most severe form of disciplinary action for public officials.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Gangwon Province promotes stay-type tourism with spring festivals
Walking along cherry blossom paths, tasting wild vegetables, and enjoying local festivals. This spring in Gangwon, such everyday experiences become travel. Gangwon Province has launched efforts to attract spring tourists by promoting recommended travel destinations, various festivals, and tourism benefits in celebration of the '2025-2026 Gangwon Visit Year.' The core strategy is 'stay-type tourism,' which extends beyond flower viewing to include accommodation and consumption.
Yeongwol's Danjong trails and snail soup lure post-movie visitors
Following the box office success of the film “The King's Warden,” visitors have been flocking to Yeongwol to trace the traces of King Danjong. While Cheongnyeongpo and Jangneung are the most representative destinations, many express regret at leaving after only visiting these two sites. This is because Yeongwol offers a continuous itinerary that includes historical sites where Danjong spent his final days, the town's scenery, local cuisine, and cultural content.
Gangwon's spring extends beyond cherry blossoms with festivals
Walking along cherry blossom paths, tasting wild greens, and enjoying local festivals. This spring in Gangwon, such everyday activities become travel experiences. Gangwon Province has launched a campaign to attract spring tourists by promoting recommended travel destinations, various festivals, and tourism benefits in celebration of the '2025-2026 Visit Gangwon Year.' The core strategy is 'stay-type tourism,' which extends beyond flower viewing to include accommodations and consumption.
20s individual sentenced to one year for voice phishing role
Chung Sung-won A person in their 20s who became involved in a voice phishing crime while searching for a job on a job-seeking site has been sentenced to imprisonment. The Criminal Division 2 of the Chuncheon District Court (Presiding Judge Kim Seong-rae) announced on the 19th that it had sentenced Mr. A, 27 years old, who was indicted on charges of violating the Telecommunications Fraud Damage Relief Act, to one year in prison.
Taxi driver assault: 50s man jailed 10 months
A man in his 50s who assaulted a taxi driver demanding fare and threw a brick at a parked vehicle was sentenced to imprisonment. Presiding Judge Jeong Jong-geon of Chuncheon District Court's Criminal Division 1 announced on the 19th that A (53 years old) was sentenced to 10 months in prison on charges including assault on a driver under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes.
Film-inspired Danjong Festival expands in Yeongwol
The film “The King's Warden,” which surpassed 16 million cumulative viewers, has inspired the Danjong Cultural Festival, honoring King Danjong, set to take place in Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province, from the 24th to the 26th. The Danjong Cultural Festival, initiated in 1967 as the “Danjong Ritual,” is Yeongwol's representative historical and cultural event. It was renamed to its current title in 1990, and this year marks the 59th edition.
Gang arrested for stealing 416 bridge nameplates nationwide
Chung Sung-won A gang that stole bridge nameplates across the country has been apprehended by the police. Gangwon Samcheok Police Station announced on the 15th that they arrested Mr. A and Mr. B, both in their 30s, on suspicion of special theft. They are accused of stealing 416 bridge nameplates or bridge information signs nationwide from March 21 to April 7 of last year.
Man in 60s dies after fall from Samcheok Cave Observatory
Chung Sung-won A man in his 60s died after falling from an observatory at Hwanseongul Cave in Samcheok City, Gangwon Province. According to the Gangwon Fire Department on the 15th, around 4:53 p.m. the previous day, A, 65 years old, fell approximately 2.5 meters from the Galaxy Observatory inside Hwanseongul Cave in Sin-gi Myeon, Samcheok City, Gangwon Province. Mr. A was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but died.
Court rejects entrapment claim, sentences man to three years for drug brokering
Chung Sung-won A man in his 30s caught during a drug undercover transaction involving an investigation cooperating person claimed “entrapment investigation,” but the court rejected the argument and sentenced him to a real prison term. The Criminal Division 2 of the Chuncheon District Court, presided over by Judge Kim Seong-rae, announced on the 14th that it sentenced Mr. A, 32 years old, indicted on charges of psychotropic substances under the Narcotics Control Act, to three years in prison.
Teen pedestrian killed in private ambulance-car collision
Jin Chang-il, Chung Sung-won A middle school student who was struck by a private ambulance that had collided with a passenger vehicle in Wonju City, Gangwon Province, has died, prompting a police investigation. The Gangwon Wonju Police Station announced on the 6th that they have booked and are investigating passenger vehicle driver A, 61 years old, and private ambulance driver B, 27 years old, on charges including violations of the Special Act on the Handling of Traffic Accidents.
Court suspends sentence for soldier's harassment, cruel treatment
Chung Sung-won The Criminal Division 1 of the Chuncheon District Court Wonju Branch, Presiding Judge Lee Seung-ho, announced on the 5th that it sentenced A (23 years old), indicted on charges including assault on a soldier performing duties and cruel treatment through coercion, to 10 months in prison with a two-year suspended sentence.
Kangwon National University declares '1 province, 1 national university' vision
The event was attended by Governor Kim Jin-tae of Gangwon Province, President Jeong Jae-yeon of Kangwon National University, Vice Minister Choi Eun-ok of the Ministry of Education, Chairman Lee Ki-jeong of the Korean Council for University Education, and Chairman Choi Jae-won of the National Council of Presidents of Public Universities, among others.
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