Chojeong Mineral Spring
초정약수
Nature · Chojeong-ri, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Nearby stations and stops
- Bus stop 초정삼거리(초정행궁) · straight-line 49m
- Bus stop 초정약수종점 · straight-line 308m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Drinking hours 08:00-21:00
- Closed
- Not provided
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2026-05-06 · Collected: Not provided
Located approximately 16 kilometers northeast of Cheongju, Chojeong Mineral Spring is acknowledged as one of the three major mineral springs in the world. Chojeong Mineral Spring was discovered around 600 years ago and became nationally known ever since as the source of naturally carbonated water that has a piquant and cool taste. It is said that King Sejong visited the spring in 1444 and stayed here for 60 days to treat an eye infection. There are presently two mineral water plant facilities in the area. The healing effects of Chojeong Mineral Spring are presumed to come from the abundant radium contained in the water, which is effective in treating eye infections and skin ailments. Nearby attractions include hot springs that use water from Chojeong Minral Spring and Chojeong Temporary Palace.
In the area
Mineral Springs 1 of 3 attractions in Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si
Explore Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI