Sokcho
속초시 | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 속초시 |
• Hanja | 束草市 |
• Revised Romanization | Sokcho-si |
• McCune-Reischauer | Sokch'o-si |
Coordinates: 38°12′25″N 128°35′31″E / 38.20694°N 128.59194°E | |
Country | South Korea |
Region | Gwandong |
Administrative divisions | 10 dong |
Area | |
• Total | 105.76 km2 (40.83 sq mi) |
Population (September 2024[1]) | |
• Total | 81,164 |
• Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
• Dialect | Gangwon |
Climate | Cfa |
Sokcho (Korean: 속초; Korean pronunciation: [sʰo̞k̚.tɕʰo̞]) is a city and major tourist hub located in the northeast of Gangwon Province, South Korea.