Official / Local Name초동면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Miryang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4155°N, 128.6832°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 19 m elevation, Chodong-myeon (초동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 초동면 (Chodong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Miryang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Milyang Station (밀양역) (10.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chongnam-san (5.1 km) · Podŏk-sa (보덕사) (10.0 km) · Samsŏng-am (삼성암) (10.3 km) · Pohyŏn-am (보현암) (12.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏngmal-li (0.9 km), Pŏmp’yŏng (1.2 km), Sŏho (2.3 km), Tŏksan-ni (2.5 km), Ch’awŏl (3.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hanam-eup (하남읍) (5.2 km) · Bugok-myeon (부곡면) (6.1 km) · Sangnam-myeon (상남면) (7.3 km) · Muan-myeon (무안면) (8.4 km) · Sammun-dong (삼문동) (9.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Milyang Station (밀양역) (10.4 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "초동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chongnam-san (5.1 km) — Chodong-myeon (초동면)
- Podŏk-sa (보덕사) (10.0 km) — Chodong-myeon (초동면)
- Samsŏng-am (삼성암) (10.3 km) — Chodong-myeon (초동면)
- Pohyŏn-am (보현암) (12.2 km) — Chodong-myeon (초동면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Chodong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Miryang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →