Official / Local Name자금동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uijeongbu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7604°N, 127.0859°E · 78 m
Overview
Situated in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi Province at 78 m elevation, Jageum-dong (자금동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 자금동 (Jageum-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uijeongbu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 78 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uijeongbubukbu Station (의정부북부역) (3.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chilbosa (칠보사) (1.2 km) · Cheonboam (천보암) (1.3 km) · Sangwonsa (상원사) (1.8 km) · Hoguksa (호국암) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Geumgok (금곡) (0.8 km), Sanggeumo (상금오) (0.9 km), Gonje (곤제) (1.2 km), Araenmal (아랫말) (1.4 km), Junggeumo (중금오) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songsan-dong (송산2동) (2.6 km) · Singok-dong (신곡동) (2.9 km) · Yangju-dong (양주2동) (3.3 km) · Uijeongbu-dong (의정부1동) (3.9 km) · Singok-dong (신곡1동) (4.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uijeongbubukbu Station (의정부북부역) (3.9 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 "자금동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chilbosa (칠보사) (1.2 km) — Jageum-dong (자금동)
- Cheonboam (천보암) (1.3 km) — Jageum-dong (자금동)
- Sangwonsa (상원사) (1.8 km) — Jageum-dong (자금동)
- Hoguksa (호국암) (2.1 km) — Jageum-dong (자금동)
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 Jageum-dong (pop. 12,000) in Uijeongbu-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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