Jeongeup

Jeongeup (Korean pronunciation: [tsʌŋ.ɯp̚]), also known as Jeongeup-si, is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. The city limits include Naejang-san National Park, a popular destination particularly in autumn due to its foliage. Jeongeup is on the Honam Expressway and Honam Line, with the Seohaean Expressway also within easy reach, providing links to Seoul and Mokpo.

Jeongeup
정읍시
Korean transcription(s)
  Hangul정읍시
  Hanja
  Revised RomanizationJeongeup-si
  McCune-ReischauerChŏngŭp-si
Jeongeup seen from Seonghwangsan
Location in South Korea
Coordinates: 35°34′N 126°51′E
CountrySouth Korea
RegionHonam
ProvinceNorth Jeolla
Administrative divisions1 eup, 14 myeon, 12 dong
Area
  Total692.66 km2 (267.44 sq mi)
Population
 (March, 2022)
  Total106,187
  Density153/km2 (400/sq mi)
  Dialect
Jeolla
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