Seaport · South Korea
Port of Sokch'o Hang
Sokch'o Hang (South Korea) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 60435). It lies on the Sea of Japan.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- South Korea
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- KRSHO
- World Port Index no.
- 60435
- Coordinates
- 38.20°N, 128.60°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Sea of Japan; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- South Korea
- Repairs
- Major
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 7.9 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 2,020 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 2,030 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,540 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Sokch'o Hang, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 157 (Enroute) - Coasts of Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions about Sokch'o Hang
Where is Port of Sokch'o Hang?
Sokch'o Hang (South Korea) lies on the Sea of Japan, at about 38.20°N, 128.60°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sokch'o Hang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE KRSHO for Sokch'o Hang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Sokch'o Hang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 2,020 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,540 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Incheon, Busan, Gwangyang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Sokch'o Hang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Sokch'o Hang through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.