Official / Local Name금가면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Chungju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0296°N, 127.8947°E · 98 m
Overview
Situated in Chungju, North Chungcheong at 98 m elevation, Geumga-myeon (금가면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금가면 (Geumga-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Chungju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 98 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokhaeng Station (목행역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mohyeonjeong (모현정) (2.9 km) · Taegosa (태고사) (3.8 km) · Bukchanggogae (북창고개) (1.2 km) · Bonghaksa (봉학사) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sokdam (속담) (0.7 km), Jajubong (자주봉) (0.9 km), Sindae (신대) (0.9 km), Saemal (새말) (0.9 km), Munji (문지) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Chungju (충주) (1.6 km) · Geumneung-dong (금능동) (3.9 km) · Gageum-myeon (가금면) (3.9 km) · Chilgeumgeumneung-dong (칠금·금릉동) (5.0 km) · Mokhaengyongtan-dong (목행·용탄동) (5.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokhaeng Station (목행역) (3.6 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 "금가면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mohyeonjeong (모현정) (2.9 km) — Geumga-myeon (금가면)
- Taegosa (태고사) (3.8 km) — Geumga-myeon (금가면)
- Bukchanggogae (북창고개) (1.2 km) — Geumga-myeon (금가면)
- Bonghaksa (봉학사) (4.1 km) — Geumga-myeon (금가면)
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 Geumga-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chungju, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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