Official / Local Name신곡동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uijeongbu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7407°N, 127.0649°E · 81 m
Overview
Situated in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi Province at 81 m elevation, Singok-dong (신곡동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신곡동 (Singok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uijeongbu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 81 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uijeongbu Station (의정부역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghyeonsa (용현사) (1.2 km) · Bojeongsa (보정사) (1.7 km) · Ssangyongsa (쌍용사) (1.8 km) · Yongamsa (용암사) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Neunggok (능곡) (0.5 km), Singog i dong (신곡이동) (0.6 km), Gonggogae (공고개) (0.7 km), Saemal (새말) (0.7 km), Chudong (추동) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Singok-dong (신곡1동) (1.4 km) · Uijeongbu-dong (의정부1동) (1.5 km) · Uijeongbu-si (의정부) (1.5 km) · Uijeongbu-dong (의정부3동) (1.8 km) · Uijeongbu-dong (의정부동) (2.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uijeongbu Station (의정부역) (1.7 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 "신곡동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghyeonsa (용현사) (1.2 km) — Singok-dong (신곡동)
- Bojeongsa (보정사) (1.7 km) — Singok-dong (신곡동)
- Ssangyongsa (쌍용사) (1.8 km) — Singok-dong (신곡동)
- Yongamsa (용암사) (2.4 km) — Singok-dong (신곡동)
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 Singok-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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