Official / Local Name진잠동
Region / ProvinceDaejeon (Yuseong-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3033°N, 127.2921°E · 77 m
Overview
Jinjam-dong (진잠동) is a lively urban district in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 77 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 진잠동 (Jinjam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daejeon · Yuseong-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeryong Station (두계역) (4.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seokjobosarip-sang (석조보살입상) (1.2 km) · Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (1.3 km) · Jinjanghyanggyo (진장향교) (2.1 km) · Jinchi (진치) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jungpyeon (중편) (0.5 km), Seopyeon (서편) (0.5 km), Mulgeonneo (물건너) (0.5 km), Gugaemal (구개말) (0.6 km), Dongpyeon (동편) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwanjeo-dong (관저2동) (3.9 km) · Gwanjeo-dong (관저1동) (4.0 km) · Geumam-dong (금암동) (5.0 km) · Gasuwon-dong (가수원동) (5.0 km) · Seo-gu (서) (5.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeryong Station (두계역) (4.1 km). Central KTX & SRT crossroads at Daejeon Station (50m from Seoul, 1h 25m from Busan); Daejeon Metro Line 1. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "진잠동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seokjobosarip-sang (석조보살입상) (1.2 km) — Jinjam-dong (진잠동)
- Bongdeoksa (봉덕사) (1.3 km) — Jinjam-dong (진잠동)
- Jinjanghyanggyo (진장향교) (2.1 km) — Jinjam-dong (진잠동)
- Jinchi (진치) (1.4 km) — Jinjam-dong (진잠동)
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 Daejeon.
- 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 Jinjam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yuseong-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daejeon → · 3,651 All Cities →