A place goes beyond a simple physical space and acquires its own unique sense of place as time accumulates, people's lives are engraved, and culture is created.
This book delves into the unique places created by time and culture in the Gangwon-do region.
This book delves into how places like the DMZ, which overcame the pain of division and was reborn as an ecological resource space; Jeongdongjin, which transformed from a mining town into a sunrise spot; and Anmok Coffee Street, which industrialized and became a famous spot through coffee. It analyzes in depth how these places have changed and how these changes can be interpreted as a reflection of the social and cultural context of Gangwon-do.

The unique culture created by the displaced people in Abai Village in Cheongho-dong, the Bongpyeong buckwheat fields that gave birth to Lee Hyo-seok's novels, the land cultural space created by the existence of the writer Park Kyung-ni, and other vivid examples of the interaction between places and people, as well as the case of the rise of new tourist attractions through the addition of Nongoldamgil and Dojjaebigol storytelling centered around Mukho Lighthouse, show living evidence of the changes and growth of our society, not just tourist attractions.
Furthermore, the rebirth of the Gyeongpo Prickly Pear Practice Site demonstrates that the changes in places within Gangwon-do, in line with the global ecological movement, go beyond mere regional changes and reflect social, environmental, and ideological contexts.

This book analyzes how Gangwon-do, a place, acquired new meaning through examples of repurposed spaces, and even suggests possibilities for future reconfiguration of places.
Examining Gangwon's modern cultural heritage, analyzing the novel "Black Deer" in detail, and linking coffee culture to the ancient pavilion culture of the Eight Scenic Views of Gwandong are all intended to suggest a direction for re-localization.
It also analyzes the influence of the "life shot" culture of the SNS era on places, emphasizing the value of places that go beyond mere attractions and are imbued with cultural stories and regional identity.

The author sought to go beyond the transmission of information and reflect on the meaning and value of a place from a humanistic perspective.
It provides an in-depth discussion on the direction of the new places we will create, and suggests that the change of place is not simply a physical change, but a process that creates new meaning from a humanistic perspective.
We also wanted to show how places in Gangwon-do connect the past and present and prepare for the future.
We hope to serve as a guide for the re-localization of local spaces.