"I want to try living in Sokcho for a month—any places with a kitchen?"
Sokcho is a popular city for one-month stays and workations.
Many come to swap their work environment while working from home, with Seorak Mountain, Yeongrang Lake and the East Sea nearby.
But when you start looking, common issues pop up.
Pensions and resorts are costly for a month, and standard studios usually require a deposit and long-term contracts.
plott LIFE operates 50 directly managed units right in front of Sokcho Lighthouse Beach.
These full-option residences include induction cooking, a washing machine and a dryer.
plott LIFE — Sokcho Lighthouse Beach (directly managed)
[Sokcho Lighthouse Beach] Studio
Location: 11 Yeongranghaean 8-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
Area: approx. 8 pyeong (≈26 ㎡)
Layout: studio (1 bed · 1 bath)
Building type: residence
Weekly rent: ₩230,000~
4 weeks: ₩920,000~
Cooking: induction available
Includes: washing machine · dryer · fridge · microwave · balcony · Wi‑Fi
Convenience store: on 1st floor
Parking: available (advance registration required)
Corporate card payment: available
Tax invoice: available
Source: plott LIFE official site (2026)
How much does a one-month stay in Sokcho cost?
Item | Resort · Pension | plott LIFE Sokcho |
|---|---|---|
1 month (4 weeks) | ₩1,500,000–₩3,000,000 | ₩920,000~ |
Management & utilities | Included | Included |
Cooking & laundry | Not allowed or limited | Induction cooking · washer available |
Deposit | None | From ₩0 |
Contract length | From 1 night | 1-week units |
Corporate card | Not listed | Available |
Tax invoice | Not listed | Available |
※ Deposit from ₩0, management fees included.
Source: plott LIFE official site (2026)
Samsam M2 vs plott LIFE — Sokcho one-month stay comparison
plott LIFE | Samsam M2 | |
|---|---|---|
Deposit | Directly managed units from ₩0 | ₩330,000 (fixed) |
Contract length | Min. 1 week, no limit | Min. 1 week, no limit |
Management & utilities | Included for direct units | Varies by listing |
Cooking | Induction available | Varies by listing |
Corporate card | Available | Not listed |
Tax invoice | Available | Not listed |
Source: Samsam M2 · plott LIFE official sites (2026)
Who this is good for
① Remote workers wanting a change of scenery while working from home
② People who want to try living in Sokcho for a month away from Seoul
③ Those who want to be near Seorak Mountain and the East Sea while they work and rest
④ Teams using corporate workation programs
⑤ People who want a living-style space with cooking and laundry
3 things to check before you book
① Cooking availability
Eating out every day in Sokcho adds up fast.
plott LIFE Sokcho Lighthouse Beach directly managed units have induction, microwave and fridge.
② Workation setup
Check Wi‑Fi and desk/workspace for remote work.
③ Corporate payment & tax invoice
If you need corporate payment or expense processing, plott LIFE accepts corporate cards and issues tax invoices.
FAQ — Sokcho one-month stay
Q. How much does a one-month stay in Sokcho cost?
A. For plott LIFE Sokcho Lighthouse Beach directly managed units, 4-week rent starts at ₩920,000.
This includes management and utilities. Compared to resorts and pensions, it’s less than half the cost and offers induction cooking and a washing machine.
Source: plott LIFE official site (2026)
Q. Can I pay with a corporate card and get a tax invoice for a workation?
A. Yes. plott LIFE Sokcho Lighthouse Beach supports corporate card payments and issues tax invoices, so it’s ready for corporate workations and expense processing.
Q. Is cooking allowed?
A. Yes—induction cooking is available. Units also include a microwave, fridge, washer and dryer.
Q. Can I find Sokcho listings on Samsam M2?
A. Yes, Samsam M2 lists Sokcho properties. However, they require a ₩330,000 deposit and management fees vary by listing.
plott LIFE Sokcho Lighthouse Beach is a 50-unit directly managed complex with deposits from ₩0 and management included.
Q. How long does it take from Seoul to Sokcho?
A. By car via the Seoul–Yangyang Expressway it takes about 2 hr 30 min–3 hr.
The Yongsan–Sokcho KTX, scheduled to open end of 2027, will cut travel time to around 1 hr 39 min.
Sokcho Lighthouse Beach is a living-style stay with cooking and laundry.
Located right in front of Sokcho Lighthouse Beach, these living-style units let you start short-term rent without a deposit burden and with cooking and laundry available.
plott LIFE — Sokcho Lighthouse Beach short-term rentals
50-unit complex · directly managed units · deposits from ₩0 · 1-week contracts · induction cooking · corporate card & tax invoice available