Public offices & institutions

Handles city administration in general and city-level civil services (passports, permits, certificates, etc.).

The citizens' representative body that enacts ordinances, reviews the budget and oversees city administration. Plenary sessions are open to the public.

Responsible for public safety in Sokcho. Handles incident and accident reports, traffic-related matters and lost-and-found inquiries.

Handles firefighting, rescue and emergency medical dispatch, fire safety inspections, and fire-related permit applications.

Handles maritime security, rescue in marine accidents, and matters related to water leisure and vessel port entry/departure.

Handles filing and payment of national taxes such as comprehensive income tax and VAT, business registration and tax consultations.

The court handling civil, criminal and family cases for Sokcho, Goseong and Yangyang.

Files indictments and maintains prosecutions at trial for criminal cases in Sokcho, Goseong and Yangyang. From October 2, 2026, the Chuncheon District Prosecutors' Office, Sokcho Branch, takes this name.

Provides vaccinations, health checkups, health promotion programs and health-related certificates.

A public general hospital run by Gangwon State, offering outpatient and inpatient care.

Handles mail, registered mail and parcels, as well as post office banking and insurance.

Oversees education administration for kindergartens, elementary and middle schools in Sokcho City and Yangyang County.

Handles inquiries on health insurance eligibility and premiums, plus long-term care consultations.

Provides employment and welfare services in one place, including unemployment benefits, job support and vocational training counseling.