Official / Local Name대곡면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Jinju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.26°N, 128.1754°E · 59 m
Overview
Situated in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do at 59 m elevation, Daegok-myeon (대곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대곡면 (Daegok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Jinju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 59 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Nammunsan Station (남문산역) (10.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏkkwang-sa (9.4 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (10.1 km) · Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (8.5 km) · Changgundae-san (7.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pukch’ang (0.7 km), Chung-ch’on (2.7 km), Kabang-ni (3.0 km), Namsŏng (3.1 km), Sangjŏng (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hwajeong-myeon (화정면) (4.4 km) · Geumsan-myeon (금산면) (6.2 km) · Jinju (진주) (7.4 km) · Micheon-myeon (미천면) (7.6 km) · Jiphyeon-myeon (집현면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Nammunsan Station (남문산역) (10.7 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 "대곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏkkwang-sa (9.4 km) — Daegok-myeon (대곡면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (10.1 km) — Daegok-myeon (대곡면)
- Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (8.5 km) — Daegok-myeon (대곡면)
- Changgundae-san (7.9 km) — Daegok-myeon (대곡면)
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 Daegok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jinju, 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 →