Introduction to Gangwon State

• Governor's Office

  • Greetings

  • Fomer Govemors

• Information about the Provincial Office

  • Official Tasks

  • Organization Chart

  • Office Building Layout

  • Telephone NO

  • Map

• General Information

  • Symbols

  • Natural Environment

  • History

  • Population and HouseHolds

  • Administrative Districts

  • Major Statistics

  • Address of Cities/Counties

• Provincial Council

  • History

  • Organization

• Symbols
• Natural Environment
• History
• Population and HouseHolds
• Administrative Districts
• Major Statistics
• Address of Cities/Counties

Gangwon Flag

Symbolizes Gangwon's active and abundant development. Each color signifies one of Gangwon's various elements (embodies the image of the province and the harmony of its residents.)

Gangwon Character

Gangwoni & Teukbyeoli

Gangwon Song

Click on the picture to listen to our provincial song while reading the music and lyrics.

Gangwon Flower

Our official flower is the Royal Azalea (Rhododendron Schlippenbachii Max.). Reddish-pink Royal Azalea flowers symbolize the pleasures of love. They cover most of the mountains and hills in Gangwon in May, adding even more beauty to our majestic natural landscape.

Gangwon Tree: Korean Pine

Our official tree is the Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis S. et Z.). As the most prominent tree that grows naturally within the province, it is an ever-green that can grow well in cool areas. Many of these pine trees were planted by foresters for the nuts and lumber.

Gangwon Bird: Red-crowned Crane

Our official bird is the Red-Crowned Crane (Grus japonensis). This beautiful crane is one of ten traditional symbols of longevity and is also thought to manifest the dignified virtues of Confucian scholars and Buddhist monks.
They seem to be proud in their loneliness and thus are in correspondence with the pure and clean character of the Gangwon people. They mainly inhabit the Cheorwon and Yanggu border areas, coming and going freely between South and North Gangwon, and are thus symbols of peace and national re-unification.

Gangwon Animal: Asiatic Black Bear

Our official animal is the Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) characterized by its glossy black fur and white half-moon pattern on its upper chest. Some of these bears live in Seorak Mountain and Odae Mountain National Parks, and others are found in the DMZ areas.