A council that fulfills its responsibilities and adds to your happiness: this is the Gangneung City Council.

Dear citizens of Gangneung!

I am HEO BYEONG GAN, Chairperson of the Gangneung City Council.
Thank you for visiting the Gangneung City Council website.

Newly launched by the will of its citizens, the 13th Gangneung City Council
makes these promises to you, to change Gangneung’s today and open a better tomorrow.

First, we will make the warmth of Gangneung’s economy
flow through every alley.

Second, we will elevate Gangneung tourism
from an industry people pass through to an industry that makes them stay.

Third, we will build a steadfast Gangneung
where citizens’ lives stand unshaken.

Fourth, we will firmly uphold the council’s principle
of checks and cooperation.

Fifth, we will build a council
that changes Gangneung through policy.

Beloved citizens!
Our council’s compass will always point toward citizens’ happiness.
I wish your families health and happiness always.

Thank you.

July 2026