Overview of Sokcho

Sokcho (Romanized word Sogcho) is a port city on the east coast of South Korea, belonging to Gangwon Province (south). Originally a fishing village, it emerged as an iron ore export port in Xiangyang. The population is about 72,000. It is an offshore fishing base and the entrance to Mount Seorak. There are tourist spots such as Hwajinpo and Songji Lake. It is said that the name of the city is derived from the weed "horsetail" (Soksae) that grows luxuriantly in the wilderness.

Most people born in North Korea after the June 25 war settled in Sokcho, the city closest to their hometown, causing the urban population to surge. After hosting the World Jamborees in 1991 and the International Tourism Expo in 1999, Sokcho developed into an international tourist city. Currently, the Pioneer cruise ship of the Kumgangsan Waterway Tour departs from Sokcho International Passenger Port, and the number of tourists coming here is gradually increasing. Yangyang City, which is 30-40 minutes away from Sokcho, opened the Yangyang International Airport in April 2002, making transportation in and out of Sokcho more convenient.

Soccho, located in the northeastern part of South Korea, is a city rich in tourism resources such as mountains, water, and hot springs. Sokcho, with its heaven-given beauty, is a good time to visit all year round. In spring, everything revives and the scenery is naturally beautiful; in summer, you can sunbathe and do sea sports at Sokcho Beach; in autumn, you can climb Seorak Mountain to enjoy the beautiful red maples; in winter, Seorak Mountain is covered with snow, presenting a different kind of beauty, and there are also hot springs. Warm up your body and mind.

Area: 105.25 square kilometers

Population: 89,461 (statistics in 2003) Sunrise Festival: Tickets: Adults (over 19 years old) 3,400 won for students (over 13 years old) Under 18 years old), military personnel 1,300 won Children (over 7 years old and under 12 years old) 700 won Under 6 years old and over 65 years old Free * Group tickets for more than 30 people: Adults: 3,200 won / Students: 1,100 won / Children: 550 won; 1 per year The Sunrise Festival held at Sokcho Beach and Seorak Sunrise Park on January 1 attracted many tourists with its rich activities and beautiful sunrise landscape.

The Snowflake Festival is held in January against the backdrop of the pure white Seorak Mountains. Visitors can participate in ice climbing and other activities. Cultural Festival: The cultural festival is held in early October every year when the maple leaves are in full bloom on Mount Seorak. The activities include mountain climbing competitions, local folk custom competitions, etc.