Official / Local Name상평동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5652°N, 126.8206°E · 57 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 57 m elevation, Sangpyeong-dong (상평동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 상평동 (Sangpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 57 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (2.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Uam-songsiyeol Yuheobi (우암송시열유허비) (3.3 km) · Taebong (태봉) (0.6 km) · Bohwa-ri Seokburipsang (보화리석불입상) (4.0 km) · Mitasa (청수암) (4.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sanu (산우) (0.3 km), Sanjaedong (산재동) (0.5 km), Mochondong (모촌동) (0.7 km), Sangpyeongdong (상평동) (0.8 km), Eumseongdong (음성동) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hamo-dong (하모동) (1.0 km) · Gongpyeong-dong (공평동) (1.8 km) · Yeonji-dong (연지동) (2.0 km) · Yonggye-dong (용계동) (2.9 km) · Sigi-dong (시기동) (2.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (2.3 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "상평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Uam-songsiyeol Yuheobi (우암송시열유허비) (3.3 km) — Sangpyeong-dong (상평동)
- Taebong (태봉) (0.6 km) — Sangpyeong-dong (상평동)
- Bohwa-ri Seokburipsang (보화리석불입상) (4.0 km) — Sangpyeong-dong (상평동)
- Mitasa (청수암) (4.0 km) — Sangpyeong-dong (상평동)
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 Jeolla.
- 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 Sangpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →