Participants of Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival engage in ice fishing on a frozen river in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province on Sunday. (Yonhap)
Participants of Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival engage in ice fishing on a frozen river in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province on Sunday. (Yonhap)

Along with the temperatures in many parts of the country dropping to the lowest seen this winter over the past few days, winter activities have kicked into gear.

Skiers take the lift up the slope at a ski resort in Gangwon Province on Saturday. (Yonhap)
Skiers take the lift up the slope at a ski resort in Gangwon Province on Saturday. (Yonhap)

From skiing to ice fishing festivals, lovers of winter sports and activities are braving the chills around the country.

Hikers stroll through a snowy forest in Jeju. (Yonhap)
Hikers stroll through a snowy forest in Jeju. (Yonhap)

Hikers walk along a floating bridge on the frozen Hantan River in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province. (Yonhap)
Hikers walk along a floating bridge on the frozen Hantan River in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province. (Yonhap)