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No. 3120 · South Korea · East Asia

Yeongcheon

35.97°N 128.94°E

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Overview

Yeongcheon sits along the Gyeongbu Expressway midway between Seoul and Busan, making it a convenient stopover for road trippers. The city is historically significant as the birthplace of Goryeo scholar Choe Mu-seon and the loyalist Jeong Mong-ju, whose poetry is still recited today.

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Before you go

Connectivity

South Korea has excellent mobile coverage. Major carriers offer SIM cards and eSIM options at airports.

Money

South Korea uses South Korean Won (KRW). Credit cards are accepted at hotels and larger establishments, but bring cash for traditional markets.

Transport

Yeongcheon lies on the Gyeongbu Expressway between Seoul and Busan. Yeongcheon station serves the Jungang and Daegu rail lines.

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