Official / Local Name동부면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geoje-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8214°N, 128.6076°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 9 m elevation, Dongbu-myeon (동부면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 동부면 (Dongbu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geoje-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinhae Station (진해역) (37.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Simwŏn-sa (3.9 km) · Yongju-sa (5.4 km) · Noja-san (4.4 km) · Pukpyŏng-san (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Osong (0.9 km), Yuch’ŏn (1.0 km), Sanch’on (1.1 km), Samgŏrim (1.7 km), Namsong (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangmun-dong (상문동) (4.7 km) · Geoje-myeon (거제면) (6.3 km) · Gohyeon-dong (고현동) (6.7 km) · Jangpyeong-dong (장평동) (7.7 km) · Irun-myeon (일운면) (8.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinhae Station (진해역) (37.3 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 "동부면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Simwŏn-sa (3.9 km) — Dongbu-myeon (동부면)
- Yongju-sa (5.4 km) — Dongbu-myeon (동부면)
- Noja-san (4.4 km) — Dongbu-myeon (동부면)
- Pukpyŏng-san (4.5 km) — Dongbu-myeon (동부면)
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 Dongbu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Geoje-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 →