Source: https://heyseorak.com/spots/catgolmog415
Last-Updated: 2026-10-01

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# Goyangi Golmok 415 (고양이골목415)

Category: shop | Type: shop | Area: beach | Price range: moderate
Address: 1F, 62 Saemaeul-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon
Hours: Mon–Tue 11:00–19:00, Wed Closed, Thu–Sun 11:00–19:00 (Check the shop's latest Naver or Instagram notice before visiting; occasional changes are announced there.)
English menu available: Yes

## Trust and freshness
- Verification: interview / 2026-09-30
- Menu freshness: updated 2026-10-01T05:50:58.78+00:00

A little cat-shaped reminder of Sokcho to take home: Goyangi Golmok 415 brings cat-themed everyday goods, Sokcho and Yangyang souvenirs, and handmade fabric pieces together in a small Saemaeul alley shop near the beach. The owner renovated a former family home once lived in by their grandmother, turning a long-held love of cats into a place for local creativity. Browse the owner's goods alongside work by fellow cat-loving designers and makers from Yangyang. The shop says part of its proceeds helps street cats and abandoned animals in the two towns, giving these small gifts a connection to the place they come from.

Pro tip: Enter the alley between CU and Udongdang near Sokcho Beach's south entrance. There is no parking at the shop; use the south-entrance public lot or a nearby temporary lot. Browse the actual pieces and point to your choice or its price tag. Ask which designs are the owner's own and which come from other makers; selection and prices vary.

## Story

### How it started
After working in web design, advertising, tourism at Incheon Airport, and guesthouse operations, the owner returned to the Sokcho area with ideas for local souvenirs. Adopting a cat rescued from a breeding facility deepened a love of cats and inspired a shop that could help animals nearby. The space was their grandmother's former home, leased from relatives and renovated by the owner. From the first logo to opening the doors, the idea took around six to seven years to become a shop.

### Philosophy
The owner makes and sells goods while also offering work on consignment by designers who share a love of cats. Handmade fabric goods by women from Yangyang farming communities are sold and promoted without a commission, according to the owner. Part of the shop's proceeds goes toward local street-cat and abandoned-animal support, including food, donations, and volunteer work.

### Signature
The shelves connect three interests: cats, everyday objects, and memories of Sokcho and Yangyang. Cat-themed pieces sit alongside souvenirs made for the two towns and handmade work by nearby makers. A gift can carry both a playful design and a local connection; ask who made the piece that catches your eye.

### Finding the place
The shop is on the first floor at 62 Saemaeul-gil, behind CU. From the intersection near Sokcho Beach's south entrance, take the alley between CU and Udongdang. The narrow lane makes parking in front of the shop difficult; the owner recommends the beach's south-entrance public parking or a nearby temporary lot.

### For international visitors
Price tags, pictures, and pointing help international visitors choose goods. Show the item you like and confirm its price before buying. The owner remembers international travelers completing a Korean-language stamp tour organized with other Saemaeul merchants. Ask locally whether a tour is running during your visit.

## What's for sale

### Cat-Themed Everyday Goods (고양이 생활소품)

- **Go-yang-i Di-ja-in Saeng-hwal So-pum** (고양이 디자인 생활소품; English: Cat-Themed Everyday Goods)
  A range of cat-themed everyday objects, including the owner's goods and work by fellow cat-design artists. Browse the pieces in store to choose a design you like.
  Note: Browse this range in store and confirm the design, maker, availability, and price of the piece you choose.

### Sokcho & Yangyang Souvenirs (속초·양양 기념품)

- **Sok-cho Yang-yang Yeo-haeng Gi-nyeom-pum** (속초·양양 여행기념품; English: Sokcho & Yangyang Travel Souvenirs)
  Souvenirs made for Sokcho and Yangyang, drawing on the owner's background in design and local tourism. Ask which town or local detail inspired the piece you choose.
  Local design | Note: Browse this range in store. Designs and prices vary; check the current selection.

### Handmade Goods (핸드메이드 굿즈)

- **Handmade Fabric Goods** (핸드메이드 패브릭 굿즈)
  Handmade fabric goods by women from Yangyang farming communities. The owner says the shop sells and promotes their work without taking a commission.
  Handmade | Note: Browse this range in store. Ask which handmade pieces are currently available and check their individual prices.