Official / Local Name북평동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Donghae-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4821°N, 129.1206°E · 8 m
Overview
Situated in Donghae-si, Gangwon Province at 8 m elevation, Bukpyeong-dong (북평동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 북평동 (Bukpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Donghae-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 8 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pukp’yŏng Station (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hohae-jŏng (호해정) (2.2 km) · Haesŏng-sa (해성사) (2.6 km) · Chisang-sa (지상사) (2.6 km) · MBC Songsin-t’ap (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tanbong-dong (단봉동) (1.0 km), Onggijŏm (옹기점) (1.3 km), Hokuhei-ri (북평동) (1.3 km), Naan-dong (나안동) (1.5 km), Tonghae (동해) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songjeong-dong (송정동) (1.7 km) · Buksam-dong (북삼동) (2.8 km) · Donghae-si (동해) (4.6 km) · Cheongok-dong (천곡동) (4.7 km) · Samcheok-si (삼척) (5.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pukp’yŏng Station (1.8 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "북평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hohae-jŏng (호해정) (2.2 km) — Bukpyeong-dong (북평동)
- Haesŏng-sa (해성사) (2.6 km) — Bukpyeong-dong (북평동)
- Chisang-sa (지상사) (2.6 km) — Bukpyeong-dong (북평동)
- MBC Songsin-t’ap (2.6 km) — Bukpyeong-dong (북평동)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Bukpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Donghae-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →