Taxis in Sokcho are affordable, clean, and metered. They're the easiest way to get around when buses don't run or you're in a hurry.
Using KakaoTaxi (Recommended)
The Korean equivalent of Uber. Works perfectly in Sokcho.
Setup
- Download KakaoTaxi (μΉ΄μΉ΄μ€T) from App Store / Google Play
- Sign up with your phone number (international numbers work)
- Enter destination β confirm β driver arrives in 3β10 minutes
Benefits
- Destination is pre-set (no language barrier)
- Fare estimate before you ride
- Pay by card through the app or cash
- Driver rating system
- Trip history for receipts
Pro Tip
Add your hotel address as a "home" favorite in KakaoTaxi. After a long day of exploring, you can call a taxi back with one tap.
Hailing on the Street
Also perfectly normal in Sokcho. Look for taxis with the lit "λΉμ°¨" (available) sign on the roof.
Tip: Stand at a visible spot on a main road and raise your hand. Don't try to hail from narrow side streets.
Fare Guide
| Route | Approximate Fare |
|---|---|
| Within downtown | β©4,000β6,000 |
| Terminal β Sokcho Beach | β©5,000 |
| Downtown β Daepo Port | β©8,000 |
| Downtown β Seoraksan entrance | β©15,000β20,000 |
| Downtown β Naksan Beach | β©20,000β25,000 |
| Sokcho β Gangneung | β©50,000β60,000 |
Night surcharge: 20% extra between midnight and 4am.
Essential Korean Phrases
Show these on your phone or try saying them:
| English | Korean | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Please go to ___. | ___μ κ°μ£ΌμΈμ. | ___ -e ga-ju-se-yo |
| Seoraksan, please. | μ€μ μ° κ°μ£ΌμΈμ. | Seo-rak-san ga-ju-se-yo |
| Jungang Market, please. | μ€μμμ₯ κ°μ£ΌμΈμ. | Jung-ang-si-jang ga-ju-se-yo |
| Here is fine. | μ¬κΈ°μ μΈμμ£ΌμΈμ. | Yeo-gi-seo se-wo-ju-se-yo |
| How much? | μΌλ§μμ? | Eol-ma-ye-yo? |
| Thank you. | κ°μ¬ν©λλ€. | Gam-sa-ham-ni-da |
Payment
- Card: All taxis accept Korean credit/debit cards. International Visa/Mastercard usually work too
- Cash: Always accepted. Drivers carry change for β©10,000 bills
- T-money card: Works in most taxis (tap on the reader)
- KakaoTaxi: Pay through the app with a registered card
Tips & Etiquette
- No tipping β Not expected or customary in Korea
- Seatbelts β Required by law in the back seat too
- Trunk β Drivers will help with luggage, no extra charge
- Receipts β Ask for "yeong-su-jeung" (μμμ¦) if you need one
- Lost items β KakaoTaxi has a lost item recovery feature; for street hails, note the taxi number (displayed on the dashboard)