Gyeonggi Province · Guri-si · South Korea

Sutaek-dong (수택1동) — South Korea Travel Guide: Things to Do, Access & Local Food

Situated in Guri-si, Gyeonggi Province at 24 m elevation, Sutaek-dong (수택1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.

Official / Local Name수택1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Guri-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5953°N, 127.1474°E · 24 m

Overview

Situated in Guri-si, Gyeonggi Province at 24 m elevation, Sutaek-dong (수택1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.

Official / Local Name수택1동 (Sutaek-dong)
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province · Guri-si
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Elevation24 m above sea level
Nearest Rail / Subway StationDonong Station (도농역) (1.9 km)
Nearby Landmarks & SightsHogugyongma-sa (호국용마사) (2.8 km) · Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (2.8 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (1.8 km) · Daeseongam (대성암) (5.0 km)
Local Neighborhoods & Sub-AreasSup’yŏng-dong (수평동) (0.4 km), Sut’aegil-tong (수택1동) (0.4 km), Sut’aegi-dong (수택2동) (0.5 km), Pŏl-mal (벌말) (1.0 km), Topyeongdong (토평동) (1.2 km)
Neighboring MunicipalitiesSutaek-dong (수택2동) (0.6 km) · Donong-dong (도농동) (0.8 km) · Guri-si (구리) (1.4 km) · Sutaek-dong (수택3동) (1.8 km) · Jigeum-dong (지금동) (1.8 km)

Getting There & Local Transit

Nearest rail/transit hub: Donong Station (도농역) (1.9 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 "수택1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.

What to See & Do

  • Hogugyongma-sa (호국용마사) (2.8 km) — Sutaek-dong (수택1동)
  • Taewŏn-sa (대원사) (2.8 km) — Sutaek-dong (수택1동)
  • Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (1.8 km) — Sutaek-dong (수택1동)
  • Daeseongam (대성암) (5.0 km) — Sutaek-dong (수택1동)

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 Sutaek-dong (pop. 12,000) in Guri-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.

Best Time to Visit

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