Official / Local Name초산동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5524°N, 126.8533°E · 123 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 123 m elevation, Chosan-dong (초산동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 초산동 (Chosan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 123 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (2.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Uam-songsiyeol Yuheobi (우암송시열유허비) (1.6 km) · Jeongeupsa-gongwon (정읍사공원) (0.8 km) · Mireuksa (미륵사) (2.5 km) · Mitasa (청수암) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chosandong (초산동) (0.5 km), Jongsalli (종산리) (1.0 km), Goraengigol (고랭이골) (1.1 km), Nakpo (낙포) (1.2 km), Wittteum (윗뜸) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sigi-dong (시기동) (1.0 km) · Jangmyeong-dong (장명동) (1.7 km) · Sang-dong (상동) (2.0 km) · Yeonji-dong (연지동) (2.1 km) · Gyoam-dong (교암동) (2.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (2.8 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "초산동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Uam-songsiyeol Yuheobi (우암송시열유허비) (1.6 km) — Chosan-dong (초산동)
- Jeongeupsa-gongwon (정읍사공원) (0.8 km) — Chosan-dong (초산동)
- Mireuksa (미륵사) (2.5 km) — Chosan-dong (초산동)
- Mitasa (청수암) (3.2 km) — Chosan-dong (초산동)
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 Jeolla.
- 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 Chosan-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →