Official / Local Name호암동
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Chungju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9516°N, 127.9278°E · 98 m
Overview
Situated in Chungju, North Chungcheong at 98 m elevation, Hoam-dong (호암동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호암동 (Hoam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Chungju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 98 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chungju Station (충주역) (3.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Danhosa (단호사) (2.5 km) · Baegunsa (백운사) (3.2 km) · Ssarigogae (싸리고개) (1.0 km) · Jirigogae (지리고개) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jungganmal (중간말) (0.4 km), Seuppummal (숲품말) (0.7 km), Sucheonggol (수청골) (1.0 km), Yujumak (유주막) (1.2 km), Sayangjae (사양재) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jihyeon-dong (지현동) (1.0 km) · Munhwa-dong (문화동) (1.7 km) · Yongsan-dong (용산동) (1.9 km) · Seongnaechungin-dong (성내·충인동) (1.9 km) · Hoamjik-dong (호암·직동) (2.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chungju Station (충주역) (3.2 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 "호암동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Danhosa (단호사) (2.5 km) — Hoam-dong (호암동)
- Baegunsa (백운사) (3.2 km) — Hoam-dong (호암동)
- Ssarigogae (싸리고개) (1.0 km) — Hoam-dong (호암동)
- Jirigogae (지리고개) (1.0 km) — Hoam-dong (호암동)
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 Hoam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Chungju, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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