Stand on Haengbok-ro 1 and you will notice something unusual: people waiting, checking their phones, glancing up at a bronze figure on a plinth. That statue is how Uijeongbu tells time and makes plans. Meet here, and the rest of the city opens up around you.
Uijeongbu-si suits travellers who prefer a slow half-day of looking to a checklist of attractions. This guide covers the two places the city is known for in its own listings, plus how to spend a full day around them.
Top things to do in Uijeongbu-si
1. A statue of Taejo (이성계 동상)
This statue on Haengbok-ro 1 is the city's informal meeting point. People in Uijeongbu make appointments based on this statue, so it functions as a landmark rather than a monument you simply walk past. Arrive at the start of your day and use it as your anchor.
Practical tip: name the statue when you arrange to meet someone, and combine your visit with a walk along Haengbok-ro before heading onward.
2. Uijeongbu Art Library (의정부 미술도서관)
Opened in December 2019, Uijeongbu Art Library is a public library specializing in art and combining a library with an art museum. It holds an exhibition hall, reading spaces, art-related collections, an open studio and spaces for cultural programs. Entry is free.
Practical tip: it is closed on Mondays, and opening hours differ by day — Tue–Fri 09:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00 — so plan a weekday evening or a weekend daytime slot. Pair it with the statue on Haengbok-ro 1 in the same outing.
If you only have one day
Morning: Start at A statue of Taejo (이성계 동상) on Haengbok-ro 1, the point where locals arrange to meet. Use it to orient yourself before moving on.
Afternoon: Continue to Uijeongbu Art Library (의정부 미술도서관) on Millak-ro 248. Spend the afternoon between the exhibition hall, the reading spaces and the art-related collections; entry is free.
Evening: If your visit falls between Tuesday and Friday, the library stays open until 21:00, so you can linger in the reading spaces or an open studio session before finishing your day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-known meeting point in Uijeongbu-si?
A statue of Taejo (이성계 동상) on Haengbok-ro 1. People in Uijeongbu make appointments based on this statue.
Is Uijeongbu Art Library free to enter?
Yes. The library is free, and it combines a library with an art museum, with an exhibition hall, reading spaces, art-related collections, an open studio and spaces for cultural programs.
When is Uijeongbu Art Library open?
Tuesday to Friday 09:00–21:00, and Saturday to Sunday 09:00–18:00. It is closed on Mondays.
When did Uijeongbu Art Library open?
It opened in December 2019.
Set your meeting point at the statue on Haengbok-ro 1, check the library's daily hours, and you have everything you need to start planning your trip to Uijeongbu-si.