Official / Local Name수한면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Boeun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4549°N, 127.6414°E · 327 m
Overview
Set at 327 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Boeun-gun (North Chungcheong), Suhan-myeon (수한면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 수한면 (Suhan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Boeun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 327 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeungyak Station (증약역) (16.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Huyul-sa (후율사) (2.8 km) · Pinanbong (피난봉) (0.3 km) · Majeonsa (마전사) (3.4 km) · Yeonguksa (연국사) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jangseolli (장선리) (0.8 km), Gungteogol (궁터골) (0.8 km), Gamnamugol (감나무골) (0.8 km), Sangchajeong (상차정) (0.9 km), Jangseon (장선) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hoenam-myeon (회남면) (5.8 km) · Hoein-myeon (회북면) (6.2 km) · Annae-myeon (안내면) (6.6 km) · Boeun-eup (보은읍) (7.9 km) · Boeun-gun (보은) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeungyak Station (증약역) (16.8 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 "수한면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Huyul-sa (후율사) (2.8 km) — Suhan-myeon (수한면)
- Pinanbong (피난봉) (0.3 km) — Suhan-myeon (수한면)
- Majeonsa (마전사) (3.4 km) — Suhan-myeon (수한면)
- Yeonguksa (연국사) (3.5 km) — Suhan-myeon (수한면)
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 Suhan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boeun-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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