Official / Local Name율량·사천동
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (North Chungcheong)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6634°N, 127.4964°E · 49 m
Overview
Situated in North Chungcheong, North Chungcheong at 49 m elevation, Yullyangsacheon-dong (율량·사천동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 율량·사천동 (Yullyangsacheon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · North Chungcheong |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 49 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Ogeunjang Station (오근장역) (4.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Saejeokgulgongwon (새적굴공원) (0.2 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (1.7 km) · Bokcheonam (복천암) (2.2 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Andeokbeol (안덕벌) (0.7 km), Yullyang-dong (0.7 km), Yulsangni (율상리) (0.8 km), Bansongmal (반송말) (1.6 km), Saeteo (새터) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naedeok-dong (내덕2동) (0.9 km) · Naedeok-dong (내덕1동) (1.6 km) · Sangdang-gu (상당구) (1.7 km) · Uam-dong (우암동) (1.9 km) · Ogeunjang-dong (오근장동) (3.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Ogeunjang Station (오근장역) (4.3 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 "율량·사천동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Saejeokgulgongwon (새적굴공원) (0.2 km) — Yullyangsacheon-dong (율량·사천동)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (1.7 km) — Yullyangsacheon-dong (율량·사천동)
- Bokcheonam (복천암) (2.2 km) — Yullyangsacheon-dong (율량·사천동)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (2.3 km) — Yullyangsacheon-dong (율량·사천동)
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 Yullyangsacheon-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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