Gangneung City announced pre-opening of the "Gangneung Metaverse Experience Center" (December 10-31, free admission, prior reservation required via website) ahead of the official full opening on January 2, 2025. Developed as a Ministry of Science and ICT project, the center was remodeled from the Green City Experience Center Convention building into a 3-floor complex featuring a technology hall and sports hall (1F), video hall and 5 experience zones (2F), and education hall with cafeteria (3F). Following the 1F pilot operation during the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games in January that received strong response, 2F and 3F content was added for the full opening. Operating hours: 10AM-6PM (last entry 5PM); 7 sessions daily (2 group sessions in morning, 5 free admission sessions in afternoon, 50 persons per session maximum).