Official / Local Name수곡1동
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (North Chungcheong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6142°N, 127.485°E · 49 m
Overview
Situated in North Chungcheong, North Chungcheong at 49 m elevation, Sugok-dong (수곡1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 수곡1동 (Sugok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · North Chungcheong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 49 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongju Station (청주역) (9.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Maebonggongwon (매봉공원) (1.4 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.1 km) · Bokcheonam (복천암) (3.5 km) · Samgoksa (삼곡사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Moch’ung-dong (0.3 km), Yeongun-dong (영운동) (1.3 km), Sayang-ni (1.4 km), Seongan-dong (성안동) (1.6 km), Namju-dong (남주동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mochung-dong (모충동) (1.0 km) · Sugok-dong (수곡2동) (1.1 km) · Sannam-dong (산남동) (1.7 km) · Sajik-dong (사직2동) (2.0 km) · Bunpyeong-dong (분평동) (2.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongju Station (청주역) (9.1 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "수곡1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Maebonggongwon (매봉공원) (1.4 km) — Sugok-dong (수곡1동)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (3.1 km) — Sugok-dong (수곡1동)
- Bokcheonam (복천암) (3.5 km) — Sugok-dong (수곡1동)
- Samgoksa (삼곡사) (3.6 km) — Sugok-dong (수곡1동)
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 Chungcheong.
- 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 Sugok-dong (pop. 12,000) in North Chungcheong, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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