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Chojeong Mineral Spring (초정약수)

Chojeong Mineral Spring (초정약수) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Chojeong Mineral Spring

Chojeong Mineral Spring is a naturally carbonated spring in Cheongju linked to Chojeong Healing Village and historical accounts of King Sejong visiting the area.

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Why go

Chojeong Mineral Spring is the natural carbonated mineral spring in central Korea — the source water that gave Chojeong Healing Village its identity, and one of the world's three major natural-carbonated mineral springs alongside ones in Germany and the United States. The spring water is naturally fizzy due to its mineral profile, with documented reference in Joseon-era records that include accounts of King Sejong having visited the area for the spring's reputed health benefits. The spring site itself is preserved as a public-access source where visitors can sample the natural fizzy water directly. The surrounding area combines the spring source, drinking-spring fountains, interpretive panels on the spring's mineral profile and historical use, and links to the broader Chojeong Healing Village complex. Best paired with the Chojeong Healing Village for a fuller visit context.

Quick highlights

  • Natural carbonated mineral spring in central Korea
  • Source for Chojeong Healing Village
  • One of world's three major natural carbonated mineral springs
  • Documented reference in Joseon-era records — King Sejong visited
  • Public-access source for sampling the natural fizzy water