Official / Local Name대의면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3647°N, 128.1423°E · 226 m
Overview
Set at 226 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiryeong-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Daeui-myeon (대의면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 대의면 (Daeui-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 226 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinju Station (진주역) (21.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chagul-san (5.7 km) · Sudo-sa (수도사) (10.0 km) · Hanu-san (6.8 km) · Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (12.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chung-ch’on (1.3 km), Chukkong (2.6 km), Sanbung-ni (2.7 km), Yang-ch’on (2.7 km), Sinjŏn (3.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Chilgok-myeon (칠곡면) (4.3 km) · Samga-myeon (삼가면) (5.8 km) · Micheon-myeon (미천면) (7.3 km) · Garye-myeon (가례면) (7.7 km) · Saengbiryang-myeon (생비량면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinju Station (진주역) (21.1 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 "대의면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chagul-san (5.7 km) — Daeui-myeon (대의면)
- Sudo-sa (수도사) (10.0 km) — Daeui-myeon (대의면)
- Hanu-san (6.8 km) — Daeui-myeon (대의면)
- Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (12.0 km) — Daeui-myeon (대의면)
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 Daeui-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiryeong-gun, 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 →