Sokcho

Sokcho is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Located on the east coast on the Sea of ​​Japan, it is known primarily as a starting point for a trip to the nearby Seorak National Park.

History

Sokcho is located north of the 38th parallel and was before the Korean War with North Korea.

Gallery

The Seoraksan Mountains in Sokcho.

Administrative Divisions

  • Cheongho -dong ( 청호동 )
  • Geumho -dong ( 금호동 )
  • Gyo -dong ( 교동 )
  • Daepo -dong ( 대포동 )
  • Dongmyeong -dong ( 동명동 )
  • Joyang -dong ( 조양동 )
  • Nohak -dong ( 노학동 )
  • Yeongnang -dong ( 영랑동 )

Twin Cities

  • Taitung, Republic of China ( Taiwan) ( 15 April 1992 ) ( has been suspended since the end of 1992 due to " diplomatic upsets " )
  • Rajon Khasan, Primorye, Russia (19 July 1996)
  • City of Gresham, Oregon, USA (23 June 1993)
  • Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan (18 October 1995)
  • Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, Japan (February 28, 2000)
  • Nyuzen, Toyama Prefecture, Japan (3 October 1996)
  • Hunchun, Jilin Province, People's Republic of China (22 August 1994)
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