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East Sea Coast Visitors Drop 18% Year-on-Year to 3.17 Million
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East Sea Coast Visitors Drop 18% Year-on-Year to 3.17 Million

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cumulative visitors to the East Sea coast in Gangwon Province exceeded 3.17 million, a 18.6% decrease from the previous year.
  • Daily visitors also dropped by 18.8% compared to last year, with Gangneung attracting the most day-trippers.
  • Various summer events are scheduled along the coast as the peak season begins, including a pet-friendly beach program in Gangneung.

More than 3.17 million people have visited the popular East Sea coast in Gangwon Province this summer, but the numbers show a significant drop from last year. The cumulative number of visitors reached 3,170,962, a decrease of 725,513, or 18.6%, compared to the 3,896,475 who visited during the same period last year.

Daily visitor numbers also saw a decline, falling by 18.8% from 488,068 last year to 396,273 on August 1. Gangneung was the most popular destination for day-trippers, drawing 163,780 visitors, followed by Yangyang with 92,840, and Goseong with 52,150.

Despite the overall decrease, various summer events are planned along the coast as the peak season approaches. Gangneung's Anmok Beach will host a "Pet Beach" program on August 1-2, featuring pet etiquette classes, swimming experiences, and recreational activities aimed at pet owners and families.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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