Official / Local Name가음면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2181°N, 128.7463°E · 259 m
Overview
Set at 259 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiseong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Gaeum-myeon (가음면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 가음면 (Gaeum-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 259 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Tamni Station (탑리역) (7.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Susan-sa (1.7 km) · Sujŏng-sa (수정사) (5.6 km) · Sŏnam-san (4.5 km) · Pibong-san (비봉산) (5.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sunho (1.7 km), Ch’ŏkhwa (2.1 km), Hagasan (2.4 km), Pinggye (2.5 km), Murimi (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiheung-myeon (의흥면) (5.7 km) · Chunsan-myeon (춘산면) (6.3 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (7.7 km) · Ubo-myeon (우보면) (9.7 km) · Sagok-myeon (사곡면) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Tamni Station (탑리역) (7.4 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 "가음면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Susan-sa (1.7 km) — Gaeum-myeon (가음면)
- Sujŏng-sa (수정사) (5.6 km) — Gaeum-myeon (가음면)
- Sŏnam-san (4.5 km) — Gaeum-myeon (가음면)
- Pibong-san (비봉산) (5.5 km) — Gaeum-myeon (가음면)
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 Gaeum-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiseong-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 →