Official / Local Name개포면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.607°N, 128.3682°E · 91 m
Overview
Situated in Yecheon-gun, North Gyeongsang at 91 m elevation, Gaepo-myeon (개포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 개포면 (Gaepo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 91 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaepo Station (개포역) (4.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Okdongsa (옥동사) (2.5 km) · Jangansa (장안사) (5.6 km) · Durubong (두루봉) (3.8 km) · Gumagyo (구마교) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seomma (섬마) (0.4 km), Sineum-ri (신음리) (0.5 km), Ugam-ri (우감리) (0.7 km), Utjima (웃지마) (0.7 km), Ong-dong (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yucheon-myeon (유천면) (4.8 km) · Yonggung-myeon (용궁면) (5.7 km) · Jibo-myeon (지보면) (6.9 km) · Yecheon-gun (예천) (7.1 km) · Yecheon-eup (예천읍) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaepo Station (개포역) (4.3 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 "개포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Okdongsa (옥동사) (2.5 km) — Gaepo-myeon (개포면)
- Jangansa (장안사) (5.6 km) — Gaepo-myeon (개포면)
- Durubong (두루봉) (3.8 km) — Gaepo-myeon (개포면)
- Gumagyo (구마교) (2.5 km) — Gaepo-myeon (개포면)
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 Gaepo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yecheon-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 →