Chungju

Part of a chain serving up traditional Korean rice porridge in many forms, both sweet and savory. Try the oyster porridge W8000. Conveniently located across the street from the bus terminal, next to the stop for the elusive bus 301. English menu available. Another porridge place, Damjuk, is located at the north end of the same street, near the bus stop to Anseong-oncheon Bus No. 365.

Apples.

Chungju is famous for apples. a giant apple sculpture greets you as you drive into town. apples are a lot cheaper here than in the rest of korea.