# Six-flavor mugwort Choco Pie taste test in Gwangju's Songjeong Market - By Yerin (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-mug-shelf/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Gwangsan, Gwangju - Sponsored: This is a sponsored visit; the store provided support for this review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/index.md) ## In short Ssukseu Choco Pie is a mugwort dessert takeout bakery inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market, across from Songjeong Station in Gwangju. The writer tried all six flavors from the ₩24,800 gift set of 6 — mugwort red bean, Nonsan strawberry, real chocolate, Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort, Udo peanut, and mugwort injeolmi — and found fresh cream instead of marshmallow made them less sweet and softer. The mugwort injeolmi, with its chewy rice cake bits, came out on top and would make a great gift for elders. ## Good to know - **Address**: 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (inside 1913 Songjeong Station Market) - **Hours**: Weekdays 10:00–18:30 / Weekends 10:00–20:00 - **Gift set of 6**: Choose 6 from Choco Pies, scones, cookies — regular ₩28,800 → ₩24,800 - **Gift set of 3**: Choose 3 from Choco Pies, scones, cookies — regular ₩14,400 → ₩13,400 - **Drinks**: Mugwort milk tea / milk tea 380ml ₩5,900 - **Extras**: Ice cooler bag (keeps cold 4–5 hrs) ₩600, courier shipping ₩4,000, gift shopping bag ₩1,000 (plastic bag included free) - **Seating**: No tables, takeout only - **Parking**: 1 hour free at 1913 Songjeong Station Market parking tower - **Storage**: Refrigerated 8 days / frozen 30 days - **Payment**: Naver Pay accepted *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Main image of Ssukseu Choco Pie, a mugwort dessert specialist near Songjeong Station in Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-01-534po-1200.webp) A Songjeong Station favorite in Gwangju — Ssukseu Choco Pie (쑥스초코파이), a mugwort dessert specialist. Sooks. > Today I'm introducing Ssukseu, Korea's first mugwort Choco Pie to be patent-recognized. You can order it delivered through Naver Smart Store, and reservations are possible too. ## Ssukseu Choco Pie basic info Address: 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangju Hours: 10:00–18:30 (weekdays) / 10:00–20:00 (weekends) ![Ssukseu Choco Pie storefront inside Songjeong Station Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-02-tjs67-900.webp) Ssukseu, this Songjeong Station favorite, sits right across from the station, inside Songjeong Station Market. ## How to get there ![Map showing directions to Ssukseu Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-03-1e945-900.webp) Come in here. If you look at the map, you'll see the red arrow about halfway into the market — zoom in and take a look. I parked and wandered around looking for it, but you all should just walk straight ahead and keep your eyes on the left side. If you're coming from Songjeong Station, exit the station, cross at the crosswalk near the underpass, and walk straight — the market entrance is on your right. Once inside the entrance, Ssukseu, this Gwangju Songjeong Station favorite, is on the left. ## Where to park? ![Parking information for the 1913 Songjeong Station Market parking tower](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-04-1aqqt-900.webp) They cover 1 hour of parking at the 1913 Songjeong Station Market parking tower. ## Inside the shop The bear is so cute, isn't it? The whole shop is very green. Everyone — doesn't it seem odd that there's a bear? A thought that struck me while writing this post: it's mugwort, right, and in the Dangun myth the bear ate mugwort and became human. Right? Haha. ## Menu and prices ![Menu board listing gift sets and drink prices at Ssukseu Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-05-122t3-900.webp) ### Ssukseu gift sets - Gift set of 6: choose 6 from Choco Pies, scones, cookies / regular ₩28,800 → ₩24,800 - Gift set of 3: choose 3 from Choco Pies, scones, cookies / regular ₩14,400 → ₩13,400 - Drinks: mugwort milk tea / milk tea 380ml ₩5,900 ### Extra services - Ice cooler bag (keeps cold 4–5 hours) ₩600 - Courier shipping service ₩4,000 - Ssukseu gift shopping bag ₩1,000 ※ plastic bag included free ### It's a takeout shop There are no tables in the shop. Pack it up like this and go home~ ### Ingredients and product lineup Products sold include Choco Pies, scones, cookies, milk tea, and cheesecake. ## What I ordered — Ssukseu Choco Pie gift set of 6 What I ordered was the Ssukseu Choco Pie gift set of 6, ₩24,800. ![Packaged box for the Ssukseu Choco Pie gift set of 6](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-06-1nwof-900.webp) ![Choco Pie gift set packaging with refrigeration storage instructions](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-07-18tmi-720.webp) Since fresh cream is inside, be sure to refrigerate the Choco Pies. After purchase: refrigerated 8 days, frozen 30 days. ### What's included ![Set of 6 Choco Pies chosen by flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-08-w2vbo-900.webp) ![Six Ssukseu Choco Pies arranged in one set](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-09-1dupc-900.webp) The set comes with 6 pieces. You can pick whichever flavors you want. I grabbed one of each to try them all. ## Comparing Ssukseu's 6 Choco Pie flavors ### Sea-breeze mugwort whole red bean A fresh Choco Pie made with Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort. The red bean cream, made with whole domestic red beans that still have texture, is really appealing. Not too sweet, and you can see the whole beans in the cream — can you tell? ### Nonsan strawberry Covered in chocolate, with soft, not-too-sweet fresh cream inside ![Cross-section of the Choco Pie filled with Nonsan strawberry purée](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-10-1n8cx-900.webp) there's a fresh, handmade strawberry purée made with Nonsan strawberries. I was really hoping for actual fresh strawberry pieces, but I guessed wrong — haha. ### Real chocolate This one isn't covered in chocolate but in cocoa powder. Can you see it? Cocoa powder~~ ![Real chocolate Choco Pie covered in cocoa powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-11-1cfv2-900.webp) ![Close-up of the cocoa powder coating on the real chocolate Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-12-1yzn0-900.webp) There's something embedded between the bread layers, but I couldn't quite tell what. ![Cross-section of the real chocolate Choco Pie with something embedded between the layers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-13-7itio-900.webp) ![Inside of the real chocolate Choco Pie showing chocolate chips in the cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-14-1wmwv-900.webp) Chocolate chips embedded in the white fresh cream. Whoa — that crunchy bite is so fun! ### Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort harvested in spring, along with ![Fresh Choco Pie made with Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-15-18t7j-507.webp) fresh cream blend together subtly — sweet and delicious. ![Cross-section showing the sea-breeze mugwort cream inside the Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-16-1jp1y-900.webp) ### Udo peanut Wondering what Udo peanuts are? They're peanuts grown on Udo Island, Jeju. Smaller than regular peanuts. Really cute and adorable-looking. Can you see how packed with Udo peanuts it is? Real peanuts embedded right in there. You can even bite into peanuts in the cream!! ![Cross-section of the Choco Pie packed with Udo peanuts](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-17-10fnk-900.webp) ![Udo peanut Choco Pie showing peanuts visible in the cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-18-17c91-900.webp) Recommended for anyone who doesn't like sweets. ### Mugwort injeolmi (rice cake) ![The Best Menu mugwort injeolmi Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-19-8iu7f-900.webp) Ssukseu's best-selling item. A fresh Choco Pie made with Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort. ![Exterior of the fresh Geomundo sea-breeze mugwort injeolmi Choco Pie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-20-18wiv-900.webp) On the menu board, the injeolmi flavor is marked as Best. ![Mugwort injeolmi Choco Pie coated with roasted bean powder](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-21-2le1u-900.webp) The sweetness and softness of the injeolmi cream and the nutty flavor of the roasted bean powder go together so harmoniously, ![Cross-section of the Choco Pie filled with injeolmi cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-22-11vcm-900.webp) and the chewy texture of the rice cake pieces is genuinely delicious. This was the best one for my taste too. ![Inside of the injeolmi Choco Pie showing rice cake pieces embedded in the cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-23-1ecv1-900.webp) Can you see the rice cake pieces tucked in between the cream? Oh, I want to eat it again. ## Naver receipt review event ![Announcement of Ssukseu Choco Pie's Naver receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong-24-8dbfe-900.webp) Ssukseu Choco Pie, this Gwangju Songjeong Station favorite, was also running a Naver receipt review event. After purchasing, search "Ssukseu Choco Pie" on Naver, verify your receipt, and leave a review to get 1 free Ssukseu cookie. I received a mini Choco Pie. You can join even with a purchase of just 1 item, so if you visit, don't miss it. ※ You can participate in the review event once per day. ## Instagram follow event Ssukseu Choco Pie was also running an Instagram follow event. If you follow their official Instagram, they pick 3 people each week to send Choco Pies to. Winners are announced every Tuesday, so if you enjoyed Ssukseu, it might be worth joining. ※ Event details may change depending on when you visit, so check Instagram before participating. ## Naver N Pay accepted Pay with Naver N Pay to get points benefits. ## Final thoughts Because these handmade mugwort Choco Pies use fresh cream instead of the marshmallow you find in store-bought versions, they're not too sweet and very soft — the mugwort injeolmi especially is really delicious. I think it would make a wonderful gift for elders. ## Where it is - Ssukseu Choco Pie (쑥스초코파이) - 27 Songjeong-ro 8beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 전남광주통합특별시 광산구 송정로8번길 27 1층 - 35.1359053, 126.7916534 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%91%A5%EC%8A%A4%EC%B4%88%EC%BD%94%ED%8C%8C%EC%9D%B4/@35.1359053,126.7916534,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-mug-shelf/sooks-mugwort-choco-pie-songjeong/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt