Sokcho City Expands Marine Tourism Facilities... Advancing as an Inclusive Tourist Destination

Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion, Now Accessible for All with New Walkway
Idle Port Area Reborn as a Waterside Space for Citizens and Tourists

Sokcho City, Gangwon Province, will open the Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion walkway for people with limited mobility and the Waterside Park at the former Sokcho Suhyup pier in Sokcho Port to citizens and tourists starting October 1.

Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion. Provided by Sokcho City

The Yeonggeumjeong accessible walkway has been newly constructed by replacing the elevator and steel structures, which had stopped operating due to corrosion from waves, sea winds, and sea fog, as well as the sunken deck. Since March, detailed design and construction have been underway to ensure that visitors with disabilities, the elderly, and those with strollers can safely and conveniently enjoy the seascape at Yeonggeumjeong.

The former Sokcho Suhyup pier at Sokcho Port was once the center of fishing activities, where fishing boats docked, unloading and auctions took place. After its functions were relocated in 2015 to the Cheongho-dong Fisheries Products Distribution Center (FPC), Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province launched a redevelopment project from 2020 to 2025 to utilize the idle port space and created it as a Waterside Park.

The Sokcho Port Waterside Park features a variety of recreational spaces, including a small performance hall equipped with a large outdoor LED screen and seating, a ground fountain, LED landscape lighting, benches, an observatory, and photo zones. In addition, facilities such as restrooms and a management office are available, ensuring convenient use for visitors.

In particular, this Waterside Park is expected to become another urban oasis, as it is located near the Gaetbae Dock, Abai Village, Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, and Sokcho Port International Cruise Terminal.

Waterside Park. Provided by Sokcho City

Lee Byungseon, Mayor of Sokcho, stated, "Sokcho is continuously expanding accessible tourist destinations where people with disabilities and the elderly can enjoy themselves without inconvenience, and we are transforming former port workspaces into relaxation areas for citizens. We will continue to add new value to existing spaces and create conditions where everyone can conveniently enjoy them, making Sokcho a tourist city that satisfies both citizens and visitors."

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