실직국의 고도인 삼척은 신라시대 향가「헌화가」와「해가」가 제작된 장소일 정도로 다양한 문화·예술 활동이 전개되었다.
Samcheok, the ancient city of Siljikguk, was a place where various cultural and artistic activities were produced, such as Heonhwaga and Haega, the native songs of the Silla Dynasty.