This is the telephone area code for Sunchang and surrounding rural areas in North Jeolla Province (Jeollabuk-do), South Korea-famous nationwide as the heartland of traditional Korean fermented soybean cuisine, especially doenjang (soybean paste).
How to Call Sunchang from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (63 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Sunchang from the United States
011 82 63 123 4567
Where:
011 = US exit code
82 = South Korea country code
63 = Sunchang area code (063 without the 0)
123 4567 = Local Sunchang phone number
Quick Facts
Sunchang Area Code Coverage
The 063 area code covers Sunchang County and its agricultural communities:
Sunchang-eup (Town Center)
County office, traditional markets, and cultural centers
Doenjang Fermentation Villages
Home to artisanal soybean paste makers and the Sunchang Traditional Fermented Foods Institute
Organic Farms & Clean Agriculture
Pesticide-free soybean, garlic, and vegetable cultivation zones
Sunchang Doenjang Festival
Annual national event celebrating Korea's culinary heritage
Rural Townships (Myeon)
Including Namwon-adjacent villages and eco-friendly farming hamlets
Scenic Countryside
Rolling hills, clean rivers, and preserved traditional Korean landscapes
Major South Korea Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Sunchang from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
Canada
011