Official / Local Name정라동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Samcheok-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4409°N, 129.1882°E · 60 m
Overview
Jeongna-dong (정라동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Samcheok-si, Gangwon Province (37.4409°N, 129.1882°E, elevation 60 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 정라동 (Jeongna-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Samcheok-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 60 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Samcheok Station (삼척역) (1.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnwang-sa (천왕사) (6.4 km) · Tongam-sa (동암사) (6.5 km) · Samch’ŏk Beach (삼척해수욕장) (3.5 km) · Kubang-sa (구방사) (6.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kwangjin (광진) (1.1 km), Santyoku (삼척) (1.5 km), Obun-dong (오분동) (1.6 km), Murisil (무리실) (2.3 km), Kyo-dong (교동) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyo-dong (교동) (2.0 km) · Samcheok-si (삼척) (2.2 km) · Namyang-dong (남양동) (2.3 km) · Seongnae-dong (성내동) (2.4 km) · Bukpyeong-dong (북평동) (7.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Samcheok Station (삼척역) (1.5 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "정라동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnwang-sa (천왕사) (6.4 km) — Jeongna-dong (정라동)
- Tongam-sa (동암사) (6.5 km) — Jeongna-dong (정라동)
- Samch’ŏk Beach (삼척해수욕장) (3.5 km) — Jeongna-dong (정라동)
- Kubang-sa (구방사) (6.8 km) — Jeongna-dong (정라동)
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 Gangwon 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 Jeongna-dong (pop. 12,000) in Samcheok-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →