Soesokkak

Soesokkak (Jejuan: 쇠소깍), alternatively Soesokkak Estuary[1] or Soesokkak River Pool,[2] is a landform on Jeju Island in Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea.

Soesokkak
쇠소깍 (Korean)
Part of Soesokkak (2014)
Coordinates: 33.2525°N 126.6236°E / 33.2525; 126.6236
LocationSeogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea
Native name쇠소깍 (Korean)
Korean name
Hangul
쇠소깍
Hanja
牛沼端
Revised RomanizationSoesokkak
McCune–ReischauerSoesokkak

It is a valley concentrated around where the stream Hyodoncheon meets the ocean. It is famed for its natural beauty, with dramatic volcanic rocks, waterfalls, and dense plant life.[3][1]

Etymology

The landform's names come from the Jeju language. Its original name was reportedly "Soedun" (쇠둔), as it resembled a cow lying down. The name "Soesokkak" (쇠소깍) literally means "cow pool end".[3][2]

Description

The stream Hyodoncheon's course in this area was formed via a lava flow. On both sides of Hyodoncheon, there is dense plant life, with many pine trees. There are unusual volcanic rock formations all over the area (a number of which have been given names based on their shape), and a distribution of deep and shallow pools. As Hyodoncheon meets the ocean, the freshwater of the stream blends with the salt water, creating a brackish water ecosystem.[3]

Soesokkak has a total area of 47,130 m2 (507,300 sq ft). It was listed as a Scenic Site of South Korea by the Cultural Heritage Administration on June 30, 2011.[2]

It is a popular destination for visitors due to its scenic beauty and activities such as kayaking and traditional raft rides.[1] It is located between routes 5 and 6 of the Jeju Olle Trail. Since 2003, the Soesokkak Beach Festival has been held near Soesokkak.

References
  1. "Soesokkak Estuary (쇠소깍)". visitkorea.or.kr. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  2. "Soesokkak River Pool in Seogwipo, Jeju". Cultural Heritage Administration. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  3. 김, 학범, "제주 서귀포 쇠소깍 (濟州 西歸浦 쇠소깍)", Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean), Academy of Korean Studies, retrieved 2024-06-25

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