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Cheongju-si

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Cheongju-si?

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Cheongju-si month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cheongju-si are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and July the wettest (about 282 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January3.6-5.1217.4
February6.1-3.3328.2
March13.41.9508.9
April19.67.7769.4
May24.712.9949.7
June29.118.51189.7
July30.522.82828.4
August30.923.12419.2
September26.117.81788.1
October19.410.3727.9
November12.52.7467.8
December4.6-4.0277.2

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1962

    It was listed as a National Treasure in 1962 by the South Korean government.

  2. Documented history · 1377

    One of the important documents printed in Cheongju was done so at Heungdeok Temple during Goryeo, specifically in the year 1377.

  3. Documented history · 1896

    One of the first schools established in North Chungcheong Province was founded in Cheongju during 1896.

  4. Documented history · 1592

    During the Baekje period, several tombs were built around the city, in addition to Joseon forts such as Sangdangsanseong, which served to connect the northern and southern provinces after the Japanese invasion of 1592.

  5. National Treasure listing

    Cheoldanggan was listed as a National Treasure in 1962.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Han Hyo-joo

    Wikidata records Cheongju-si as this person's place of birth. South Korean actress.

  • C. S. Lee

    Wikidata records Cheongju-si as this person's place of birth. Korean American actor.

  • Cho Sung-dal

    footballer.

  • Choi Eun-sil

    basketball player.

  • Choi Ji-hyun

    short track speed skater.

Historical figures

  • Moonbin

    Wikidata records Cheongju-si as this historical figure's place of birth. South Korean singer and actor.

Local business and employers

  • Aero K

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cheongju-si. Low-cost airline of South Korea.

  • Songnisan Buslines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cheongju-si.

  • Seoul Express

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cheongju-si.

  • MagnaChip (South Korea)

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cheongju-si. Company in Cheongju-si, South Korea.

  • EBO CO., LTD.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Cheongju-si.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Cheongju-si, in brief

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02 · History

How Cheongju-si took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cheongju-si

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cheongju-si

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cheongju-si

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cheongju-si

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cheongju-si

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cheongju-si

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheongju-si

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cheongju-si located and what are its coordinates?

Cheongju-si is situated in South Korea at geographic coordinates 36.6372, 127.4897 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cheongju-si?

Cheongju-si has a recorded population of approximately 852,147 and observes the Asia/Seoul time zone (KRW).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cheongju-si?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cheongju-si include ko-KR, en, and the circulating currency is KRW.

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