"Gangneung Citizens, Enjoy a Bath"... Yangyang Resort Offers Sauna Discount from 44,000 Won to 8,000 Won

"Service Available Until the End of the Disaster"

Interior view of the hot spring sauna at Yangyang Resort offering discounts to Gangneung citizens. Resort website

A resort in Yangyang has launched an unprecedented discount event for Gangneung citizens suffering from severe water shortages due to an extreme drought.

According to industry sources on September 8, the resort posted a notice titled "Customer Information Regarding Gangneung Water Shortage Crisis" on its website, announcing that it would offer its indoor sauna, normally priced at 44,000 won, for just 8,000 won. Any Gangneung citizen can use the facility by presenting their ID, and the event will continue until the crisis is resolved.

The resort stated, "We wish to offer our support to the citizens of Gangneung who are experiencing significant inconvenience due to the water shortage," adding, "Our resort draws natural hot spring water daily and utilizes groundwater, so there is no disruption to our facilities. We have prepared this special discount to help everyone get through these difficult times together."

After this news was posted on the resort's official social media accounts, online users expressed their gratitude for the good deed, saying, "This special offer for Gangneung citizens is wonderful," and "An 80% discount from the regular price is practically free."