Official / Local Name개군면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Yangpyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4373°N, 127.5485°E · 74 m
Overview
Situated in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi Province at 74 m elevation, Gaegun-myeon (개군면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 개군면 (Gaegun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Yangpyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 74 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wondeok Station (원덕역) (3.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Miruk-sa (미룩사) (1.7 km) · Geumgang-sa (금강사) (2.5 km) · Paengnyong-sa (백룡사) (2.9 km) · Sugok-seowon (수곡서원) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pu-ri (부리) (0.4 km), Saeteo (새터) (0.6 km), Cheongdumul (청두물) (0.8 km), Chaembae (잼배) (1.0 km), Sae-maeul (새마을) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangpyeong-eup (양평읍) (6.7 km) · Yangpyeong-gun (양평군) (7.6 km) · Gangsang-myeon (강상면) (7.6 km) · Jipyeong-myeon (지평면) (9.0 km) · Yongmun-myeon (용문면) (9.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wondeok Station (원덕역) (3.5 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "개군면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Miruk-sa (미룩사) (1.7 km) — Gaegun-myeon (개군면)
- Geumgang-sa (금강사) (2.5 km) — Gaegun-myeon (개군면)
- Paengnyong-sa (백룡사) (2.9 km) — Gaegun-myeon (개군면)
- Sugok-seowon (수곡서원) (4.3 km) — Gaegun-myeon (개군면)
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 Gyeonggi Province.
- 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 Gaegun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangpyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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