Official / Local Name개진면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Goryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7218°N, 128.3651°E · 140 m
Overview
Situated in Goryeong-gun, North Gyeongsang at 140 m elevation, Gaejin-myeon (개진면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 개진면 (Gaejin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Goryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 140 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Munyang Station (문양역) (17.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dowonam (도원암) (1.3 km) · Ch’ŏnbul-sa (천불사) (2.3 km) · Tohak-sa (도학사) (2.4 km) · Wŏlmyŏng-am (월명암) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Osa (오사) (0.9 km), Gwangdo (광도) (1.1 km), Gusil (구실) (1.1 km), Jibeolli (지벌리) (1.6 km), Siryegol (시례골) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongsan-myeon (성산면) (5.2 km) · Goryeong-gun (고령) (5.6 km) · Hyeonpung-myeon (현풍면) (6.7 km) · Ugok-myeon (우곡면) (6.7 km) · Nongong-eup (논공읍) (7.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Munyang Station (문양역) (17.5 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 "개진면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dowonam (도원암) (1.3 km) — Gaejin-myeon (개진면)
- Ch’ŏnbul-sa (천불사) (2.3 km) — Gaejin-myeon (개진면)
- Tohak-sa (도학사) (2.4 km) — Gaejin-myeon (개진면)
- Wŏlmyŏng-am (월명암) (2.8 km) — Gaejin-myeon (개진면)
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 Gaejin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goryeong-gun, 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 →