Official / Local Name증포동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.2872°N, 127.4533°E · 69 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 69 m elevation, jeungpo-dong (증포동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 증포동 (jeungpo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 69 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Moson Station (2.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Songgwang-sa (송광사) (1.0 km) · Mireuk-sa (미륵사) (1.4 km) · Icheonbulgyohoegwan (이천불교회관) (1.7 km) · Beobwangjeong-sa (법왕정사) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yo-gol (요골) (0.8 km), Saeteo (새터) (1.0 km), Baejeunggae (배증개) (1.2 km), Ari (아리) (1.3 km), Kalsan-dong (갈산동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Changjeon-dong (창전동) (1.1 km) · Jungni-dong (중리동) (1.7 km) · Icheon-si (이천) (1.9 km) · Gwango-dong (관고동) (2.9 km) · Sindun-myeon (신둔면) (4.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Moson Station (2.7 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 "증포동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Songgwang-sa (송광사) (1.0 km) — jeungpo-dong (증포동)
- Mireuk-sa (미륵사) (1.4 km) — jeungpo-dong (증포동)
- Icheonbulgyohoegwan (이천불교회관) (1.7 km) — jeungpo-dong (증포동)
- Beobwangjeong-sa (법왕정사) (2.2 km) — jeungpo-dong (증포동)
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 jeungpo-dong (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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