Beach season ends in Gangwon Province: The beaches in Gangwon Province closed for the summer season on August 27, with Sokcho Beach being the last one to shut down. The number of visitors to Sokcho Beach decreased by 30% compared to last year due to COVID-19, bad weather, and shark sightings.

Various events and campaigns at Sokcho Beach: Sokcho Beach hosted many events and campaigns for the visitors, such as Eco Vacance, Craft Beer Festival, and Carbon Reduction Campaign. The beach also became a photo zone with decorations made from recycled materials.

Jamboree effect attracts foreign visitors: Sokcho Beach saw an increase in foreign visitors, especially from Denmark, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Luxembourg, and Spain. They were part of the Jamboree delegation that visited before and after the event. They enjoyed the beach and enhanced the global status of Sokcho.