Sokcho
Sokcho (Korean: 속초; (Korean pronunciation: [sʰo̞k̚.tɕʰo̞])) is a city located in the northeast of Gangwon Province, South Korea. It is a major tourist hub, and a popular gateway to nearby Seoraksan national park. Sokcho is home to two lakes, Yeongrangho and Cheongchoho, that are naturally created by the East Sea. It was under North Korean control from 1945 to 1950, before being captured by the South Korean army on August 18, 1951.
Sokcho
속초시 | |
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| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 속초시 |
| • Hanja | 束草市 |
| • Revised Romanization | Sokcho-si |
| • McCune-Reischauer | Sokch'o-si |
Sokcho from the Lighthouse Observatory | |
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Location in South Korea | |
| Coordinates: 38°12′25″N 128°35′31″E | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gwandong |
| Administrative divisions | 10 dong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 105.25 km2 (40.64 sq mi) |
| Population (October 2022) | |
| • Total | 82,781 |
| • Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
| • Dialect | Gangwon |
| Climate | Cfa |
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