Sokcho Jungang Market 속초 중앙시장

Sokcho Jungang Market, which has officially changed its name to Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, is a famous tourist market located at Sokcho, in Gangwon Province. Famous for its delicious market foods and fresh seafood, it is a must-visit place when you come to Sokcho.

The market is very well known for "dak gangjeong" or sweet and sour fried chicken. "Dak gangjeong" is fried pieces of chicken that are battered, fried and then coated with sweet and sour sauce topped with crushed peanut garnish. Crispy and savory at the same time, if you are foodie, this is something you don't want to miss!

Close to the sea, you can also buy fresh seafood. Ranging from raw seafood to dried ingredients and ready-to-eat dishes, this market is the perfect place to test your bargaining skills and try authentic Korean seafood.

From the market, you can also ride the Abai Village Ferry, which is a traditional wooden boat that takes you across to Abai Village. Only a 5-minute ride and costing 200 KRW one way, add this to your Sokcho itinerary as a fun experience.

471-4 Jungang-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea

+82-33-633-3501