Official / Local Name포승읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Pyeongtaek)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9874°N, 126.8597°E · 11 m
Overview
Situated in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province at 11 m elevation, Poseung-eup (포승읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 포승읍 (Poseung-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Pyeongtaek |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 11 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seojeongni Station (서정역) (18.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.0 km) · Sudo-sa (수도사) (3.7 km) · Aksa-sa (악사사) (6.9 km) · Yaksasa (약사사) (7.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŏsan (거산) (0.3 km), Wondogok (원도곡) (0.5 km), Chinmok-tong (진목동) (0.8 km), Dangdu (당두) (1.2 km), P’osŭng-myŏn (포승면) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anjung-eup (안중면) (6.6 km) · Hyeondeok-myeon (현덕면) (7.9 km) · Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면) (9.0 km) · Jangan-myeon (장안면) (9.5 km) · Ujeong-eup (우정읍) (11.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seojeongni Station (서정역) (18.8 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 "포승읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.0 km) — Poseung-eup (포승읍)
- Sudo-sa (수도사) (3.7 km) — Poseung-eup (포승읍)
- Aksa-sa (악사사) (6.9 km) — Poseung-eup (포승읍)
- Yaksasa (약사사) (7.1 km) — Poseung-eup (포승읍)
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 Poseung-eup (pop. 12,000) in Pyeongtaek, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →