Skip the Seoul crowds for a weekend in Sokcho. Take the cable car up to Gwongeumseong Fortress for the views, then hike toward Ulsanbawi Rock if your legs can handle the stairs. End every single day at Jungang Market—the fried chicken and squid sundae are non-negotiable. If you want a reality check, book the DMZ tour nearby. It hits harder than any history book you read in school. Just bring good hiking boots.
