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Sokcho
City in Gangwon, South Korea
Overview
Sokcho is a picturesque coastal city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, famed for its seafood, mountain scenery, and access to Seoraksan National Park. A harmonious blend of beachside leisure, cultural sites, and natural beauty, it caters to both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Gangwon
Population
79,846
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
38.21°, 128.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,090
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$1,550
Cashless
80
English
45
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
-15.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1426 mm
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YNY
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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