Sokcho is a coastal town in northeastern South Korea that most people only know as a base for Seoraksan National Park. And yes, that park is why you come to Sokcho, but since you’re there anyway, you might as well check out the town itself. Or at least try to check it out, because the rain really messes up my plans.
Seoraksan National Park is green and beautiful, and it’s the main reason most people come to Sokcho. You can do several hikes through nature here. And with the paved trails and many, many stairs, it’s maybe a bit less wild than I’d hoped, but still a welcome change from South Korea’s cities.
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