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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What to do and see in Sokcho, Gangwon-do: The Best Fun Activities & Games

September 27, 2021 Joeann Galban

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.
Restaurants in Sokcho

1. Megabox Sokcho

#504, 1500-5, Joyang-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea +82 33-635-8706

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67%

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33%

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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 6 reviews

2. Cheongdo Bowling Center

831-34, Gosu-ri, Cheongdo-eup, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea +82 54-371-0537

3. Sokchogyodongsilla Bowling Center

664-222, Gyo-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea +82 33-637-0922

4. Olympic Bowling Center

640-13, Cheonghak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea +82 33-635-2158

5. Digital Younghwagwan

482-240, Gyo-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea +82 33-637-0981