Official / Local Name거진읍
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.429°N, 128.3768°E · 132 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gangwon Province at 132 m elevation, Geojin-eup (거진읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 거진읍 (Geojin-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 132 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (15.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geonbongsa (건봉사) (2.9 km) · Josoryeong (조소령) (2.1 km) · Geonbongsan (건봉산) (2.9 km) · Geonbongnyeong (건봉령) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pyeonghwachon (평화촌) (1.8 km), Songgang-ni (송강리) (2.6 km), Sanbung-ni (산북리) (3.1 km), Araessandu (아랫산두) (3.1 km), Togijeom (토기점) (3.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ganseong-eup (간성읍) (8.5 km) · Goseong-gun (고성군) (9.6 km) · Hyeonnae-myeon (현내면) (10.7 km) · Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면) (14.5 km) · Toseong-myeon (토성면) (22.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (15.3 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "거진읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geonbongsa (건봉사) (2.9 km) — Geojin-eup (거진읍)
- Josoryeong (조소령) (2.1 km) — Geojin-eup (거진읍)
- Geonbongsan (건봉산) (2.9 km) — Geojin-eup (거진읍)
- Geonbongnyeong (건봉령) (3.5 km) — Geojin-eup (거진읍)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Geojin-eup (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →