STORY
Landing in Cheongju: what’s for your first dinner?
Consider Seomun Market’s pork-belly street or Bongyong Bulgogi, with your arrival time in mind.
- Airport-source scope
- Bus, rail, and taxi guidance
- Table clue
- Soy sauce and scallion salad
- Reviewed
- 2026-09-04

Arriving through Cheongju Airport? Your first decision can be a simple one: where to eat after dropping off your bags. Pork belly and bulgogi offer two dinner ideas to explore.
Leave time between landing and dinner
Allow for immigration, baggage and the journey to your accommodation. On arrival day, one place you can comfortably reach is more useful than an ambitious list of stops.
Pork belly around Seomun Market
Seomun Market’s pork-belly street is a starting point for a grilled-meat meal. Check the individual restaurant’s hours and ordering requirements. Do not assume every place stays open for a late arrival.
Bongyong Bulgogi is a separate option
Look up Bongyong Bulgogi as its own location, rather than treating it as a restaurant inside Seomun Market. If seasoned meat appeals, compare its distance from your accommodation and current hours.
Interested in a local bottle?
Chamgadeok is a 6% makgeolli described with smooth rice character. Check whether your restaurant carries it. Once your traveling is finished for the day, it is another part of Cheongju’s food to explore if you wish.
Sources
- Official product or agency guidance Cheongju Airport public-transport guidance
- Official or public supporting source Seomun Market pork street and sauce/scallion context