Official / Local Name대신동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1425°N, 128.1084°E · 276 m
Overview
Set at 276 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gimcheon-si (North Gyeongsang), Daesin-dong (대신동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 대신동 (Daesin-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 276 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimcheon Station (김천역) (2.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kuhwa-sa (구화사) (1.1 km) · Nŭngin-sa (능인사) (3.6 km) · Kosŏng-sa (고성사) (3.6 km) · Yŏrae-sa (여래사) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŭmŭm (금음) (0.6 km), Pugŏ-ri (부거리) (0.9 km), Sinŭm-dong (신음동) (1.2 km), Kyo-dong (교동) (1.2 km), Ahopsa-ri (아홉사리) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gimcheon-si (김천) (0.4 km) · Pyeonghwanamsan-dong (평화남산동) (2.7 km) · Jasan-dong (자산동) (2.8 km) · Daegok-dong (대곡동) (4.1 km) · Eomo-myeon (어모면) (4.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimcheon Station (김천역) (2.2 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 "대신동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kuhwa-sa (구화사) (1.1 km) — Daesin-dong (대신동)
- Nŭngin-sa (능인사) (3.6 km) — Daesin-dong (대신동)
- Kosŏng-sa (고성사) (3.6 km) — Daesin-dong (대신동)
- Yŏrae-sa (여래사) (3.8 km) — Daesin-dong (대신동)
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 Daesin-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-si, 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 →