Official / Local Name석봉동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Daedeok-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4475°N, 127.4224°E · 40 m
Overview
Seokbong-dong (석봉동) is a lively urban district in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 40 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 석봉동 (Seokbong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Daedeok-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 40 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sintanjin Station (신탄진역) (0.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Eulmigigongwon (을미기공원) (1.3 km) · Sintanjingongwon (신탄진공원) (1.6 km) · Munpyeong-gongwon (문평공원) (2.2 km) · Seokbonggyo (석봉교) (0.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sintansin (신탄진) (1.0 km), Namgyeong (남경) (1.1 km), Namhae (남해) (1.1 km), Borae (보래) (1.4 km), Cheongja (청자) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deogam-dong (덕암동) (0.7 km) · Moksang-dong (목상동) (0.8 km) · Sintanjin-dong (신탄진동) (1.2 km) · Gwanpyeong-dong (관평동) (4.0 km) · Gujeuk-dong (구즉동) (4.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sintanjin Station (신탄진역) (0.6 km). Central KTX & SRT crossroads at Daejeon Station (50m from Seoul, 1h 25m from Busan); Daejeon Metro Line 1. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "석봉동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Eulmigigongwon (을미기공원) (1.3 km) — Seokbong-dong (석봉동)
- Sintanjingongwon (신탄진공원) (1.6 km) — Seokbong-dong (석봉동)
- Munpyeong-gongwon (문평공원) (2.2 km) — Seokbong-dong (석봉동)
- Seokbonggyo (석봉교) (0.5 km) — Seokbong-dong (석봉동)
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 Daejeon.
- 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 Seokbong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Daedeok-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daejeon → · 3,651 All Cities →