Official / Local Name초평면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Jincheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.8269°N, 127.5303°E · 94 m
Overview
Situated in Jincheon-gun, North Chungcheong at 94 m elevation, Chopyeong-myeon (초평면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 초평면 (Chopyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Jincheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 94 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeungpyeong Station (증평역) (7.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tut’a-san (3.2 km) · Yangch’ŏn-san (6.3 km) · Yeoamgyo (여암교) (6.7 km) · Sanbong (산봉) (7.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwaam (1.7 km), Yongjŏng-ni (1.9 km), Hayŏng (3.1 km), Sŏktan (3.7 km), Ungam-ni (3.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Doan-myeon (도안면) (6.7 km) · Munbaek-myeon (문백면) (7.7 km) · Jeungpyeong-gun (증평) (7.8 km) · Deoksan-myeon (덕산면) (8.0 km) · Jincheon-gun (진천) (9.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeungpyeong Station (증평역) (7.3 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "초평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tut’a-san (3.2 km) — Chopyeong-myeon (초평면)
- Yangch’ŏn-san (6.3 km) — Chopyeong-myeon (초평면)
- Yeoamgyo (여암교) (6.7 km) — Chopyeong-myeon (초평면)
- Sanbong (산봉) (7.2 km) — Chopyeong-myeon (초평면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from North Chungcheong.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Chopyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jincheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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