Hip & newtro
Unridan-gil
운리단길
Cheongju's newtro archiving-culture street
A roughly 600m street in Cheongju that went from a fading 1980s shopping strip to a trendy hub built around archiving culture. Cafes, workshops, and gift shops now fill the renovated old buildings, and it draws crowds partly thanks to its cameo in the drama Crash Course in Romance.
What to see & do
Archiving-culture workshops and cafes The street's revival centers on archiving-themed studios, cafes, and shops.
Cultural events Run with the Cheongju Early Printing Museum, it hosts flea markets, busking, and talk shows.
Stamp tours Venues offer stamp-tour programs so you can wander and collect as you explore.
Drama filming spot A side-dish shop featured in Crash Course in Romance boosted its national profile.
Eat & do here
- Gurumul구루물식당 Named after Uncheon-dong's old name, it serves Goryeo-era-inspired dishes like six-vegetable bibimbap, sanghwabyeong rice cakes, and Byeoknando-style yukgaejang.
- Cat Post Office냥체국 A playful cat-themed post office selling cat goods where you can also send letters set to arrive in the future.
- Cafe Joyful들락날락카페 A community cafe run by social enterprise Yeowon Co., built around women's mental-health education and a welcoming space for everyone.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “Korean Streets & Alleys” (2024). Rewritten for DealSeoul; details may have changed since 2024, confirm hours and openings before you go.
