Official / Local Name광정동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Gunpo-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3644°N, 126.9241°E · 88 m
Overview
Situated in Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi Province at 88 m elevation, Gwangjeong-dong (광정동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광정동 (Gwangjeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Gunpo-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 88 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sanbon Station (산본역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongjin-sa (용진사) (1.1 km) · Mansu-sa (만수사) (1.6 km) · Gungnae-gongwon (궁내공원) (0.2 km) · Eorini-gongwon (어린이공원) (0.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kungnae-dong (궁내동) (0.5 km), Sanboni-dong (산본2동) (0.8 km), Tojang-gol (도장골) (1.2 km), Chaegung-dong (재궁동) (1.5 km), Sanbonil-tong (산본1동) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gungnae-dong (궁내동) (0.8 km) · Jaegung-dong (재궁동) (1.5 km) · Sanbon-dong (산본1동) (1.5 km) · Anyang-dong (안양8동) (1.5 km) · Geumjeong-dong (금정동) (1.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sanbon Station (산본역) (1.0 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "광정동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongjin-sa (용진사) (1.1 km) — Gwangjeong-dong (광정동)
- Mansu-sa (만수사) (1.6 km) — Gwangjeong-dong (광정동)
- Gungnae-gongwon (궁내공원) (0.2 km) — Gwangjeong-dong (광정동)
- Eorini-gongwon (어린이공원) (0.5 km) — Gwangjeong-dong (광정동)
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 Gyeonggi 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 Gwangjeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gunpo-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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