Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street
Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 89); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 46, weekend average 80; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday.
Seomun Market, located west of the Seomun-dong intersection, is home to Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street, which opened in 2012. Here, visitors can enjoy Cheongju-style samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), a local specialty known for its distinctive preparation method that has been passed down through generations.
- Type
- Street & village
- Area
- Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Address
- 18 Musimdong-ro 392beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Cheongbuk-do (Seomun-dong)
- Opening hours
- Vary by store
- Closed
- Vary by store
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 11 lots within 500 m · about 676 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:35
- Phone
- +82-43-221-6633
Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2843 | 2953 | 3062 | 3189 | |||
| 11/166 | 254 | 354 | 436 | 548 | 655 | 783 |
| 871 | 939 | 1041 | 1140 | 1244 | 1349 | 1492 |
| 1572 | 1641 | 1742 | 1841 | 1946 | 2049 | 2192 |
| 2273 | 2345 | 2448 | 2542 | 2648 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 66 · Sun, Nov 8 71 · Sun, Nov 15 72 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 36 · Mon, Nov 9 39 · Wed, Nov 11 40 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 89 · Sat, Nov 14 92 · Sat, Nov 21 92 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 46 · weekends 80 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 45 · Tue 46 · Wed 40 · Thu 48 · Fri 54 · Sat 89 · Sun 71 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Young Mic Chungcheong Region Special Performance Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1 · 2 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street?
- Vary by store. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 40) and Saturday the busiest (average 89). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Seomun Pungmul Night Market & Seomun Market Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly) Street be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 89; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Cheongju Chungcheongdobyeongmajeoldosayeongmun 청주 충청도병마절도사영문 0.4 km · Historic site
- Cheongju Jungang Park 0.4 km · City park
- Cheongju Yongdusaji Cheoldanggan 청주 용두사지 철당간 0.4 km · Temple & religious site
- Cheongjucheongsonyeongwangjang 청주청소년광장 0.5 km · City park
- Geurimchaekjeongwon1937 그림책정원1937 0.5 km · Cultural attraction
- Sangdanggongwon 상당공원 0.5 km · City park
- Musimcheon Beotkkot Geori 무심천 벚꽃 거리 0.6 km · Nature
- Yetcheongjuyeoksagongwon 옛청주역사공원 0.6 km · City park
→ More quiet spots in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do