Sangju상주

The questions people ask first about Sangju, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
• SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
• Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
• TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
• SafetySangju is a low-crime inland city; the real risks are thin rural bus service, unlit riverside and mountain paths after dark, and summer heat and rain.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee in a downtown café₩4,000–6,500 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealNoodle or rice lunch₩8,000–12,000 (≈ US$6–9)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the centre₩6,000–10,000 (≈ US$5–8)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₩20,000–40,000 (≈ US$15–30)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree–₩3,000 (≈ US$3)
• Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩40,000 (≈ US$30)
• Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩60,000 (≈ US$45)
• High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per room₩90,000 (≈ US$65)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₩90,000 (≈ US$65) · High ₩160,000 (≈ US$120)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

TAE Daegu International (About 1 h 30 min by car or intercity bus via Daegu) · CJJ Cheongju International (About 1 h 30 min by car via the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway) · ICN Incheon International (About 3 h by car; KTX and bus via Seoul or Daegu take longer)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed

Mid

₩80,000–140,000 (≈ US$60–110) excl. bed

High

₩140,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• Outer sights have thin bus service: check the last return bus before you leave the centre.
• Museums close on Mondays; most shut at 17:30.Museums close on Mondays; most shut at 5:30 PM.
• Summer rain can close mountain trails and riverside paths.
• Motels and small restaurants may not take foreign cards: carry some cash.