Official / Local Name둔덕면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geoje-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8571°N, 128.5131°E · 28 m
Overview
Situated in Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 28 m elevation, Dundeok-myeon (둔덕면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 둔덕면 (Dundeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geoje-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 28 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinhae Station (진해역) (35.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | P’yewang-sŏng (폐왕성) (1.8 km) · Pyŏrhak-san (별학산) (1.8 km) · Sanbang-san (2.5 km) · Sorok-to (소록도) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŏrim (0.9 km), Simong-ni (1.2 km), Hadul-li (1.9 km), Sanbang (2.0 km), Yuji (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geoje-myeon (거제면) (5.0 km) · Yongnam-myeon (용남면) (6.4 km) · Jeongnyang-dong (정량동) (7.0 km) · Mujeon-dong (무전동) (7.7 km) · Buksin-dong (북신동) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinhae Station (진해역) (35.6 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 "둔덕면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- P’yewang-sŏng (폐왕성) (1.8 km) — Dundeok-myeon (둔덕면)
- Pyŏrhak-san (별학산) (1.8 km) — Dundeok-myeon (둔덕면)
- Sanbang-san (2.5 km) — Dundeok-myeon (둔덕면)
- Sorok-to (소록도) (3.5 km) — Dundeok-myeon (둔덕면)
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 Dundeok-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 →