Official / Local Name금호동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Sokcho-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.2101°N, 128.5795°E · 20 m
Overview
Situated in Sokcho-si, Gangwon Province at 20 m elevation, Geumho-dong (금호동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금호동 (Geumho-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Sokcho-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (43.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haeyanggyeongchalchunghontap (해양경찰충혼탑) (2.1 km) · Sokch’o-dŭngdae (속초등대) (1.8 km) · Cheongnyeongam (청령암) (3.8 km) · Chodo-dŭngdae (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŭmho-dong (금호동) (0.7 km), Chungang-dong (0.7 km), Tongmyŏng-dong (동명동) (0.9 km), Kyo-dong (교동) (1.1 km), Ch’ŏnghak-dong (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyo-dong (교동) (1.0 km) · Dongmyeong-dong (동명동) (1.0 km) · Sokcho-si (속초) (1.2 km) · Yeongnang-dong (영랑동) (1.3 km) · Cheongho-dong (청호동) (2.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (43.2 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "금호동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haeyanggyeongchalchunghontap (해양경찰충혼탑) (2.1 km) — Geumho-dong (금호동)
- Sokch’o-dŭngdae (속초등대) (1.8 km) — Geumho-dong (금호동)
- Cheongnyeongam (청령암) (3.8 km) — Geumho-dong (금호동)
- Chodo-dŭngdae (3.2 km) — Geumho-dong (금호동)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from Gangwon Province.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Geumho-dong (pop. 12,000) in Sokcho-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →