Yeongju
Yeongju, a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, is known for two historically significant sites: Buseoksa Temple, a representative temple of Silla-era Avatamsaka Buddhism, and Sosu Seowon, the first Confucian academy in Korea to receive national financial support through tax exemptions. The city sits within reach of Sobaeksan National Park and is an agricultural hub particularly associated with ginseng and apples. A walkable centre with cafés and restaurants gives the city a liveable, approachable character.
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- Population84,625
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.9 km4.3 mi
Yeongju: quick answers
Where is Yeongju?
Yeongju is in South Korea, about 106 km66 miles in a straight line from Daegu.
How do you get to Yeongju?
The nearest airport is Yecheon-ri (YEC), about 42 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Yeongju?
The warmest month is August, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is July, with about 232 mm9.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Yeongju?
OpenStreetMap lists 25 restaurants, 4 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.