Location: Sokcho
Gangwon-do, South Korea
Korean transcription(s)
• Hangul: 속초시
• Hanja: 束草市
• Revised Romanization: Sokcho-si
• McCune-Reischauer: Sokch'o-si
Country: South Korea
Region: Gwandong
Administrative divisions: 10 dong
Area• Total: 105.25 km (40.64 sq mi)
Population (2001)• Total: 89,461
• Density: 850/km (2,200/sq mi)
• Dialect: Gangwon
Climate: Cfa
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6 Cultural Events in Sokcho That You Shouldn't Miss
December 19, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman
Sokcho (속초; (Korean pronunciation: [sok̚.tɕʰo])) is a city in Gangwon-do province, South Korea. It is located in the far northeast of Gangwon-do. Lying north of the 38th parallel, the city belonged to North Korea from 1945 until the end of the Korean War, when the dividing line between the two Korean states was officially altered. Abai Maeul was originally set up as an area to house North Korean refugees in Sokcho due to the separation of the two Koreas. Consequently, many of the population have relatives in North Korea. Today, Sokcho receives a number of tourists attracted by the closeness to the DMZ. The city is also a well-known gateway to nearby Seoraksan national park.
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1. Sokcho Summer Festival & Sokcho Beer Shower Festival
Sokcho Beach Main Entrance Special Stage, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
2. Jangsahang Port Catching Squid With Bare Hands
58, Jangsahanghaean-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24804 South Korea
3. Sokcho New Year Festival
186-2, Haeoreum-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24887 South Korea +82 33-635-8827
4. Sokcho Light Festival Cheongcho Hwanhee
76, Cheolsae-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24872 South Korea +82 33-639-2545 http://www.sokchotour.com/tour/travel/travel_festival
5. Seorak Culture Sanak Festival
1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
6. Silhyangmin History & Culture Festival
15, Seorakgeumgangdaegyo-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 24885 South Korea +82 33-635-8827 http://sokchofestival.com/wordpress/?page_id=16752
