SEOUL — The Gangwon Tourism Organization has teamed up with renowned webtoon creator Kimong to launch a brand-new digital comic series showcasing community-driven tourism spots across Gangwon Province. The promotional webtoon, titled Kimong’s Gangwon Tourism Dure Travelogue, officially debuted on the popular platform KakaoPage on November 11.

Known for his witty narratives and relatable artistic style, Kimong leads readers on an engaging journey through various local enterprises supported by the "Tourism Dure" initiative—a government-backed program that fosters community-run tourism businesses.

The three-part series is thoughtfully divided by seasonal themes and regional highlights:

Autumn Adventures (Episodes 1 & 2): The opening chapters transport readers to scenic autumn landscapes. Episode 1 spotlights the authentic rural lifestyle at the Hachuri Mountain Village in Inje, alongside craft beer tasting at Sokcho's Mont Beer. Episode 2 shifts focus to creative handicrafts at RigoM in Gangneung and traditional local brews paired with regional cuisine at Hosu Brewery in Chuncheon.
Winter Escapes (Episode 3): The concluding episode serves as a guide for cold-weather travel in Gangwon. It features unique local attractions—such as the nostalgic Najeon Station Café and Ungiseok 9020 in Jeongseon, alongside stargazing and pottery workshops at Byeolmaru and Neonadri in Pyeongchang—offering readers a cozy blueprint for winter exploration.

"Community-based Tourism Dure businesses embody the authentic voices of local residents and showcase distinct regional assets unique to Gangwon," said Yoon Tae-hwan, a senior director at the Gangwon Tourism Organization. "We hope this webtoon lowers the barrier for the public to discover these destinations and ultimately inspires readers to turn their digital reading experience into an actual journey to Gangwon."

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]