Major city · South Korea
Uijeongbu-si의정부시
Half a day, for the budaejjigae street and a walk past the statue of Taejo; not a base unless you have business in northern Gyeonggi.
Uijeongbu is a mid-size city just north of Seoul, best known as the birthplace of budaejjigae (army stew). Its main draw is the dedicated budaejjigae street, a cluster of restaurants serving variations of the spicy sausage-and-ham stew. The city has a few sights — the statue of Taejo, a department store — but most travellers pass through on the way to Pocheon or Cheorwon, or skip it entirely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- ICN
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Uijeongbu-si112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Uijeongbu-si, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (1330, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportICN Incheon International (AREX to Seoul Station, then subway Line 1 to Uijeongbu, about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundSubway Line 1 connects Uijeongbu to Seoul (about 30 min to Dobong-gu).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ICN Incheon International (AREX to Seoul Station, then subway Line 1 to Uijeongbu, about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uijeongbu-si: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
6 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Subway Line 1 connects Uijeongbu to Seoul (about 30 min to Dobong-gu). The city is walkable around the station and budaejjigae street; taxis are cheap for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near Uijeongbu Station
Convenient for trains and the budaejjigae street; limited hotel options.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Budaejjigae street closes by 21:00–22:00; go for lunch or early dinner.Budaejjigae street closes by 9:00 PM–10:00 PM; go for lunch or early dinner.
- Subway Line 1 can be crowded during peak hours.
- Most signs are in Korean only; have your destination written in Hangul.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline (1330, English)
- 1330
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Uijeongbu-si의정부시
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My bed tonight
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이 주소로 가 주세요To this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline (1330, English)1330
Embassy
The US embassy is in Seoul; most other countries have embassies in Seoul.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Subway Line 1, Uijeongbu → Seoul Station: about ₩1,500 (≈ US$2), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi from Uijeongbu Station to budaejjigae street: ₩4,000–6,000 (≈ US$3–5)
Say or show
- 안녕하세요 — Hello (annyeonghaseyo)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 이거 얼마예요? — How much is this? (igeo eolmayeyo?)
- 부대찌개 거리는 어디예요? — Where is the budaejjigae street? (budaejjigae georineun eodiyeyo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Uijeongbu-si. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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