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Overview of North Chungcheong Region (North Chungcheong)
North Chungcheong Region (North Chungcheong) is located in the North Chungcheong region of South Korea, with its prefectural capital at Cheongju-si. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Historic cultural district, Traditional market (Sijang), Mountain & river parks, Local museum & heritage trail.
How to get to North Chungcheong Region
Connected via KORAIL KTX / SRT high-speed rail, Express Bus terminals, and T-money nationwide transit card. Use our KORAIL KTX & SRT High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in North Chungcheong
When visiting cities across North Chungcheong, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Korean BBQ (Samgyeopsal & Hanwoo)
- Bibimbap
- Kimchi jjigae
- Tteokbokki & street food
- Local makgeolli
Best time to visit North Chungcheong
Best time to visit North Chungcheong: Apr–May, Sep–Nov.
All 25 cities & municipalities in North Chungcheong Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju-si 청주 | Administrative City / District | 670,680 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Chungju 충주 | Administrative City / District | 218,098 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jecheon-si 제천 | Administrative City / District | 137,147 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Eumseong-gun 음성 | Administrative City / District | 90,377 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jincheon-gun 진천 | Administrative City / District | 60,964 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Okcheon-gun 옥천 | Administrative City / District | 56,634 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goesan-gun 괴산 | Administrative City / District | 44,461 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongdong-gun 영동 | Administrative City / District | 43,680 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boeun-gun 보은 | Administrative City / District | 43,245 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Danyang-gun 단양군 | Administrative City / District | 37,320 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jeungpyeong-gun 증평 | Administrative City / District | 31,276 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Heungdeok-gu 흥덕구 | Administrative City / District | 254,329 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jincheon-eup 진천읍 | Administrative City / District | 60,964 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Okcheon-eup 옥천읍 | Administrative City / District | 56,634 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Goesan-eup 괴산읍 | Administrative City / District | 44,461 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Yeongdong-eup 영동읍 | Administrative City / District | 43,680 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Jeungpyeong-eup 증평읍 | Administrative City / District | 37,207 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Angseong-myeon 앙성면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Annae-myeon 안내면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Annam-myeon 안남면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baegun-myeon 백운면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Baekgok-myeon 백곡면 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Boeun-eup 보은읍 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongbang-dong 봉방동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Bongmyeong-dong 봉명1동 | Administrative City / District | Local Municipality | Regional km² | City guide → |