'Naemulchi' village was given its name by Uam Song Si-yeol, a scholar and a high offcial of the Joseon Dynasty. Following his political exile to Geojaedo (Geojae island) from Deokwon Hamgyeong-do, he and his escorts decided to stay in this village for the night. (But he couldn't leave the village for a few days due to heavy rains; after the storm had passed, he departed the village and named it "Mulchi" ("submerged town")).

The Seorak Welcoming iof the Sunrise Park is located on the skirt of Mt. Seoraksan, poised directly over the East Sea. There is a sculpture park and an outdoor public performance arena displaying Traditional & Cultural Articles to be viewed at your leisure.

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The array of displayed sculptures depictin the East Sea and the spirit of art is a brilliant collection. Furthermore, the sunrise reflecting on the surface of the sculptures is a scene that can only be experienced here. The 30 pieces of sculptural art and the Traditional Arts Performance is yet another exquisite feature of the place.
(The park accommodates Sokcho Tourism Information Center and convenient parking lots for the visitors.)