Seongju-gun is one of 23 cities, counties and districts in Gyeongsangbuk-do. It has 10 neighborhoods (1 eup · 9 myeon) and 40,246 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Seongju-eup with 13,014.
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Landmark stamp: Hangae Village
Nestled against a scenic hill in Seongju, this traditional village preserves historic tile-roofed residences along peaceful stone and mud pathways lined with trees.
History
Formed by the Seongsan Yi clan centuries ago, this traditional village preserves centuries of Joseon Dynasty residential architecture and clan history.
What to see
Strolling along tranquil alleys bordered by historic earth-and-stone walls leads visitors past dignified tile-roofed mansions and rustic gardens.
Food nearby
After exploring the historic village, travelers can taste sweet and crisp oriental melons cultivated throughout the Seongju region.
Food, festivals and stories of Seongju-gun
Local food
Seongju is widely renowned for its sweet and crunchy Korean melons, which are loved by consumers throughout the nation.
Festivals
Every spring, Seongju hosts an annual festival celebrating sweet oriental melons alongside traditional royal life culture and local heritage.
Local story
Seongju preserves historic placenta chambers of Joseon royalty, reflecting traditional customs that deeply respected the origins of newborn life.
Did you know?
Visitors can explore Hangae Village, where well-preserved traditional Hanok homes and charming stone walls tell stories of Joseon dynasty scholars.
Neighborhoods of Seongju-gun (10)
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Seongju-eup성주읍eup · 13,014 residents
Photo spot: Outside the old fortress, Seongbak Forest comes alive in summer with purple lilyturf blooming beneath hundreds-of-years-old majestic willow trees.
Story: Local legend says people planted a dense forest outside the west gate to ward off evil energies that troubled village children.
Food: At the five-day market opening on dates ending in two and seven, visitors can enjoy sweet oriental melons and hearty beef soup.
Photo spot: The riverside park along the Nakdonggang River offers scenic cycling paths where visitors can enjoy refreshing breezes against open waters.
Story: In past eras, Gwangyeong Ferry along the Nakdonggang River bustled continuously with travelers crossing between southern regions and the capital.
Food: Across the vast plains filled with greenhouses, sweet golden oriental melons ripen warmly under the abundant southeastern sunshine.
Story: Below the Bongbiam cliff beside Hoeyeon Seowon, where scholar Jeong Gu taught his disciples, the clear Daegacheon Stream flows gracefully.
Photo spot: At Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden, visitors can stroll leisurely while observing a rich variety of seasonal wildflowers blooming along mountain slopes.
Food: Blessed with pure Gayasan mountain water and cool high elevation, the local highland orchards produce crisp and juicy apples.
Photo spot: Around Mankwijeong Pavilion along the clear waters of Pocheon Valley, striking rock formations and lush greenery create scenic photo spots.
Story: Late Joseon scholar Lee Won-jo retired from public office, built Mankwijeong Pavilion, and dedicated his life to teaching younger generations here.
Fun fact: With the magnificent ridges of Gayasan National Park standing like a folding screen to the west, dramatic natural beauty surrounds the region.
Name: The township adopted the name Geumsugangsan to celebrate its splendid landscape resembling silk embroidery woven with pristine hills and streams.
Photo spot: Walking along the scenic Seongjuho Lake trail, visitors encounter a thrilling suspension bridge stretching across the tranquil blue reservoir waters.
Story: Perched along rugged mountain ridges, Dokyongsanseong Fortress was built to defend the strategic southern pass against historical coastal incursions.
Name: The township took its name from the Daegacheon Stream, a broad and clear waterway meandering along its western border.
Story: In Chilbong-ri, the birthplace of independence activist Kim Chang-suk reminds visitors of unyielding patriotic devotion and classic scholarly integrity.
Photo spot: In the courtyard of Cheongcheon Seodang beside Mount Chilbongsan, historic timber architecture and pine trees create an exquisite photographic backdrop.
Story: This historic land was once governed by General Lee Chong-eon, who maintained a powerful regional defense and supported the foundation of Goryeo.
Photo spot: The five-story stone pagoda from the Goryeo Dynasty in Suchon-ri provides an idyllic setting to photograph quiet rural scenery.
Food: Alongside sweet sun-ripened oriental melons, fragrant shiitake mushrooms are cultivated here with great agricultural care.
Name: The name Chojeon originated from the vast grassy fields that once blanketed this fertile and open countryside basin.
Story: Honoring the loyal late-Goryeo scholar Lee Sung-in, Baekwon Seowon served for centuries as an influential learning hall for regional Confucian scholars.
Food: Grown on fertile soils along the Baekcheon Stream, sweet oriental melons produced here are widely celebrated for their crisp texture.
Story: On Mount Taebong, the royal placenta chambers preserve ancient stone monuments where the placentas of King Sejong's sons were enshrined.
Photo spot: The mossy stone walls and preserved tiled houses of Hangae Village in Daesan-ri offer timeless backgrounds for peaceful photography.
Fun fact: Restored to protect the nearby royal placenta chambers, Seonseoksa Temple offers visitors a quiet spiritual atmosphere amidst ancient forested peaks.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.