Official / Local Name대명1동
Region / ProvinceDaegu (Nam-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.84°N, 128.5755°E · 65 m
Overview
Daemyeong-dong (대명1동) is a lively urban district in Nam-gu, Daegu (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 65 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 대명1동 (Daemyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Daegu · Nam-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 65 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Daemyeong Station (대명역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Anilsa (안일사) (1.2 km) · Aniram (안일암) (1.8 km) · Daeseongsa (대성사) (1.8 km) · Isiyeongjanggundongsang (이시영장군동상) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seongdangdong (성당동) (2.0 km), Pongsan-dong (2.3 km), Sangindong (상인동) (3.1 km), Changgi-dong (4.1 km), P’a-dong (4.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daemyeong-dong (대명4동) (0.6 km) · Daemyeong-dong (대명10동) (0.9 km) · Daemyeong-dong (대명5동) (0.9 km) · Nam-gu (남구) (1.1 km) · Daemyeong-dong (대명3동) (1.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Daemyeong Station (대명역) (1.0 km). Major KTX & SRT rail hub at Dongdaegu Station (1h 40m from Seoul, 45m from Busan); Daegu Metro Lines 1–3. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "대명1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Anilsa (안일사) (1.2 km) — Daemyeong-dong (대명1동)
- Aniram (안일암) (1.8 km) — Daemyeong-dong (대명1동)
- Daeseongsa (대성사) (1.8 km) — Daemyeong-dong (대명1동)
- Isiyeongjanggundongsang (이시영장군동상) (1.9 km) — Daemyeong-dong (대명1동)
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 Daegu.
- 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 Daemyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Nam-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Daegu → · 3,651 All Cities →