Theme Park to Enjoy with Your Dog 'Gangajisup', Rising as a Chuncheon Attraction

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] ‘Gangajisup,’ the largest dog-themed park in Korea operated by The Zone ICT Group, has been selected as the ‘2021 Asia Economy Hit Product of the Year’ in the theme park category. Gangajisup was recognized as a space leading the establishment of an advanced pet culture by delivering knowledge and information and building a pet culture hub.

Opened in April this year, Gangajisup is located in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, near the Seoul metropolitan area, covering approximately 30,000 pyeong (about 99,000 square meters). As the pet population increases every year, The Zone ICT Group created this space after much consideration on how dogs and people can live harmoniously together.

It is Korea’s first dog museum equipped with curators, exhibiting various contents, and hosting diverse pet-related events such as dog sports competitions, night walks, and Dog Festa. Additionally, it operates experience programs for making pet supplies and behavioral counseling. Throughout the theme park, facilities for rest and play such as hills, playgrounds, and birch forest walking trails are also provided.

Although it has been open for less than a year, Gangajisup has established itself as a landmark in Chuncheon. Posts related to Gangajisup on social networking services (SNS) like Instagram have reached 6,500, gaining attention through word of mouth. Dog Festa, in particular, has become a representative event of Gangajisup, attracting nearly 1,500 visitors over two days.

The Zone ICT Group plans to open a water park next year where visitors can enjoy with their dogs. A representative from The Zone ICT said, "Going forward, Gangajisup will be a space where anyone who loves dogs, regardless of whether they are pet owners or not, can enjoy. We will continue to strive to make Gangajisup a leader in advanced pet culture in Korea."

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