Official / Local Name우정읍
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Hwaseong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0858°N, 126.8131°E · 17 m
Overview
Situated in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province at 17 m elevation, Ujeong-eup (우정읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 우정읍 (Ujeong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Hwaseong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ŏch’ŏn Station (20.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwaun-sa (화운사) (1.1 km) · Kaewŏn-sa (개원사) (2.1 km) · Pongnae-sa (봉래사) (2.6 km) · Changan-sa (장안사) (5.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Choamdong (조암동) (0.5 km), Chungmaŭl (죽마을) (0.9 km), Sŏrisil (서리실) (1.0 km), Pambat (밤밭) (1.1 km), Masandong (마산동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangan-myeon (장안면) (2.9 km) · Paltan-myeon (팔탄면) (9.5 km) · Hyangnam-eup (향남읍) (10.4 km) · Poseung-eup (포승읍) (11.7 km) · Cheongbuk-myeon (청북면) (11.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ŏch’ŏn Station (20.1 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 "우정읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwaun-sa (화운사) (1.1 km) — Ujeong-eup (우정읍)
- Kaewŏn-sa (개원사) (2.1 km) — Ujeong-eup (우정읍)
- Pongnae-sa (봉래사) (2.6 km) — Ujeong-eup (우정읍)
- Changan-sa (장안사) (5.5 km) — Ujeong-eup (우정읍)
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 Ujeong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Hwaseong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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