Soesokkak
{{Short description|Natural landscape in South Korea}}
{{Infobox landform
|name=Soesokkak
|native_name={{Native name|ko|쇠소깍}}
|type=Estuary
|photo=쇠소깍 (7).jpg
|photo_caption=Part of Soesokkak (2014)
|location=Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea
|coordinates={{Coord|33.2525|126.6236|display=inline,title}}
|embedded={{Infobox mapframe|zoom=13|coord={{Coord|33.2525|126.6236}}}}{{Infobox Korean name
| hangul = 쇠소깍
|hanja = 牛沼端
| mr = Soesokkak
| rr = Soesokkak
| child = yes
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}}
Soesokkak (Jejuan: {{Korean|hangul=쇠소깍|labels=no}}), alternatively Soesokkak Estuary{{Cite web |title=Soesokkak Estuary (쇠소깍) |url=https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/whereToGo/locIntrdn/rgnContentsView.do?vcontsId=94895 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=VisitKorea.or.kr |language=en}} or Soesokkak River Pool,{{Cite web |title=Soesokkak River Pool in Seogwipo, Jeju |url=https://english.cha.go.kr/chaen/search/selectGeneralSearchDetail.do?mn=EN_02_02&sCcebKdcd=15&ccebAsno=00780000&sCcebCtcd=50&pageIndex=8®ion=&canAsset=&ccebPcd1=&searchWrd=&startNum=&endNum=&stCcebAsdt=&enCcebAsdt=&canceled=&ccebKdcd=15&ccebCtcd= |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=Cultural Heritage Administration |language=en}} is a landform on Jeju Island in Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea.
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.{{Citation |last=김 |first=학범 |title=제주 서귀포 쇠소깍 (濟州 西歸浦 쇠소깍) |work=Encyclopedia of Korean Culture |url=https://encykorea.aks.ac.kr/Article/E0070028 |access-date=2024-06-25 |publisher=Academy of Korean Studies |language=ko}}
Etymology
The landform's names come from the Jeju language. Its original name was reportedly "Soedun" ({{Korean|hangul=쇠둔|labels=no}}), as it resembled a cow lying down. The name "Soesokkak" ({{Korean|hangul=쇠소깍|labels=no}}) literally means "cow pool end".
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.
Soesokkak has a total area of {{convert|47,130|m2|ft2|abbr=on}}. It was listed as a Scenic Site of South Korea by the Cultural Heritage Administration on June 30, 2011.
It is a popular destination for visitors due to its scenic beauty and activities such as kayaking and traditional raft rides. It is located between routes 5 and 6 of the Jeju Olle Trail. Since 2003, the Soesokkak Beach Festival has been held near Soesokkak.
Gallery
File:Soesokkak 2.jpg
File:쇠소깍 (8).jpg
References
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External links
{{Commons category-inline|Soesokkak}}
- [https://www.visitjeju.net/en/detail/view?contentsid=CONT_000000000500384 VisitJeju.net tourist information] (in English)
Category:Landforms of Jeju Province