Official / Local Name북면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Ulleung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5317°N, 130.8688°E · 303 m
Overview
Set at 303 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Ulleung-gun (North Gyeongsang), Buk-myeon (북면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 북면 (Buk-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Ulleung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 303 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Samcheok Station (삼척역) (149.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Al-bong (알봉) (1.7 km) · Taehwa-sa (대화사) (4.5 km) · Nari-bong (나리봉) (1.8 km) · Ulleung-do (울릉도) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hongmun-dong (홍문동) (0.4 km), Ch’ŏnnyŏndo (천년도) (0.6 km), Chusan (추산) (0.9 km), Ch’ŏnbu (천부) (0.9 km), Na-ri (나리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ulleung-gun (울릉) (3.3 km) · Ulleung-eup (울릉읍) (3.6 km) · Seo-myeon (서면) (5.0 km) · Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면) (141.0 km) · Wondeok-eup (원덕읍) (145.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Samcheok Station (삼척역) (149.6 km). KTX/SRT to Gyeongju, Pohang, Andong (KTX-Eum), and Gimcheon-Gumi stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "북면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Al-bong (알봉) (1.7 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Taehwa-sa (대화사) (4.5 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Nari-bong (나리봉) (1.8 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
- Ulleung-do (울릉도) (3.5 km) — Buk-myeon (북면)
Local Food & Regional Specialties
- Hearty regional 국밥 (Gukbap rice soup) and handmade 칼국수 (Kalguksu knife-cut noodles) simmered with anchovy, radish, and seasonal greens from North Gyeongsang.
- Charcoal-grilled local pork belly (Samgyeopsal), marinated short ribs (Galbi), and savory 해물파전 (scallion and seafood pancakes) served at family-run 식당 (Sikdang, ₩9,000–₩16,000).
- Earthenware-aged 된장 (Doenjang soybean paste) and 고추장 (Gochujang), sun-dried regional produce, traditional 한과 (Hangwa rice sweets), and local brewery 생막걸리 (unpasteurized draft Makgeolli).
- Locals gather for weekday 백반 (Baekban home-style lunch sets, ₩9,000–₩12,000) where every table receives 6–10 complimentary refillable banchan side dishes, and browse the traditional 5-day market (오일장) for seasonal harvest specialties. Across Buk-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Ulleung-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–May, Oct–Nov. North Gyeongsang → · 3,651 All Cities →