Stories
Notes on mulhoe and Sokcho travel, written by the restaurant.
East Sea Seafood by Season: What Goes Into Our Sokcho Mulhoe
Sea squirt and flounder all year, fresh sea urchin June to August, squid from May, sea cucumber from late autumn. Our menu stays the same; the raw fish mix changes.
Korea Itinerary, 7 to 10 Days: Seoul, Sokcho, Busan or Jeju
Seven days: five in Seoul and two in Sokcho for the sea and Seoraksan. Ten days: three in Seoul, two in Sokcho, five in Busan or Jeju. Day-by-day plans and travel times.
Muslim and Vegetarian Travellers in Sokcho: What's in Each Dish
Our Sokcho mulhoe restaurant has no halal certification and no vegetarian menu. Here is what does and doesn't go into each dish: broth, sauces, soups and side dishes.
Busan vs Sokcho: Which Korean Seaside City? An Honest Comparison
Busan for big-city nights, many beaches and direct international flights; Sokcho for one night from Seoul with the sea and Seoraksan. Travel times compared.
Sokcho in Winter: Snow, Off-Season Calm and Food You Only Get in Winter
Sokcho in winter is quiet, with snow on Seoraksan and sunrise over the East Sea. A local on where the snow settles, winter trails and seasonal fish like sandfish.
Sokcho Resort, Hotel or Pension — Which Kind of Stay Suits You
Without a car, stay by Sokcho Beach; for pools and water play, the big resorts in Daepo-dong. Resorts, hotels, pensions and guesthouses compared by how you will get around.
Nature Day Trips from Seoul — Which Work in a Day, Which Are Worth a Night
Half a day covers Gapyeong or Chuncheon; a full day gets you Seoraksan and the sea in Sokcho. Train and driving times compared, and what an overnight adds.
Group Dining in Sokcho — A 150-Seat Hall, Coach Parking Nearby, About 20 Minutes from Seoraksan
We take hiking clubs, company outings and hobby clubs. The third-floor hall seats 150 at once, with room for around ten coaches. How to book, and when to arrive.
Why Sokcho Hangari Mulhoe Never Opened a Second Restaurant
Sokcho Hangari Mulhoe has one address and no branches: our broth and our fishermen friends' catch won't stretch to two. How to tell it is us: calligraphy and a red seal.
Sokcho's Abai Village and the Hand-Pulled Gaetbae Ferry
Sokcho's Abai Village, built by Hamgyong refugees in 1951: the hand-pulled gaetbae ferry with fares and hours, and where abai sundae and squid sundae came from.