- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Yonghagugok Valley, Jecheon
Yonghagugok is a series of nine scenic bends around Worak-ri and Eoksu-ri, Deoksan-myeon, associated with scholar Park Se-hwa's inscriptions. Jecheon City's tourism page currently states that entry is restricted under a nature-restoration closure; do not plan to enter the protected valley.
- Address
- Worak-ri and Eoksu-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do (broad valley area, not a verified trailhead address)
- Nearby transit
- Jecheon City's access guide lists buses 980/982 from the intercity terminal to Eoksu stop as an example. Current timetables, onward paths and any permitted access have not been verified. Do not enter restricted areas.
- Hours
- No verified visiting hours. Jecheon City's official detail page states that entry is currently restricted under a nature-restoration closure. Confirm any reopening or accessible nearby areas with Woraksan National Park Office (+82-43-653-3250) before travel.
On the Jecheon City page checked on November 4, 2026, entry is marked as currently unavailable because of a nature-restoration closure. Older itinerary suggestions on the same page do not mean the trail is open. No reopening date or accessible segment was confirmed; call Woraksan National Park Office at 043-653-3250.
Why go
Discover the late-Joseon history behind the inscriptions made by Park Se-hwa in 1898. The site is culturally significant, but the city's current notice restricts trail access; this is not an invitation to hike inside.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.