Gangwon Tourism Foundation to Host DMZ Vibe Festival in Yanggu... Boosting Border Area Tourism

Gangwon Tourism Foundation to Host DMZ VIBE FESTA 'Vibing in Yanggu'
A Fall Picnic-Style Festival for the Whole Family on October 25

Gangwon Tourism Foundation (CEO Choi Sunghyun) announced on October 14 that, together with Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and Yanggu County, it will host the 'DMZ VIBE FESTA Feeling Festival Vibing in Yanggu' at the lawn yard of the Yanggu White Porcelain Museum on October 25.

'DMZ VIBE FESTA Vibes in Yanggu' Poster. Provided by Gangwon Tourism Foundation

This festival, held in connection with the '2025-2026 Visit Gangwon Years,' is the third border area tour event following Hwacheon. It is a family-friendly experiential festival that combines Yanggu's local specialties with culture and the arts. Linked with the white porcelain museum’s pottery experience, the event will introduce a new tourism model that fuses art, nature, and music.

Key programs include special street performances (busking) and a variety of hands-on activities designed to delight both the eyes and ears. On the outdoor stage of the White Porcelain Museum, MC Youngsik will host the event, featuring a sweet live performance by singer Jung Yewon, known for her appearance on the popular entertainment show 'Kick a Goal,' and the emotionally powerful vocalist Shin Eujin, as well as a spectacular musical gala show. Visitors can also enjoy making apple jam, honey latte, and honey soap using Yanggu’s signature local products. Part of the participation fee for these experiences will be reimbursed with 'Yanggu Love Gift Certificates,' contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.

There will also be a walking event utilizing part of the 25th course of the 'DMZ Peace Road.' Participants will walk round-trip from the White Porcelain Museum to the Baekto Village Observatory, which takes about one hour. Those who complete all five stamp missions along the route can take part in a nostalgic prize draw.

Promotional booths selling local specialties such as honey, apples, and dried radish greens operated by local residents will be available, and participants in the White Porcelain Museum pottery experience will receive a 50% discount coupon for the festival’s experience booths. Information on popular restaurants and tourist attractions in Bangsan-myeon, Yanggu County, will also be provided to encourage extended stays.

Choi Sunghyun, CEO of Gangwon Tourism Foundation, stated, "This is a family-friendly tourism model that utilizes Yanggu’s cultural and artistic resources and local specialties," adding, "We aim to create a mutually beneficial festival where local residents and tourists come together, opening up new possibilities for tourism in border regions."

The border area tour event will continue in Inje on November 8, following Yanggu. Further details can be found on the official website.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.