Official / Local Name가곡동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Miryang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4721°N, 128.7807°E · 89 m
Overview
Situated in Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 89 m elevation, Gagok-dong (가곡동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 가곡동 (Gagok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Miryang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 89 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Milyang Station (밀양역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Podŏk-sa (보덕사) (7.8 km) · Chongnam-san (5.9 km) · Manŏ-san (6.7 km) · Samsŏng-am (삼성암) (9.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mŏngaesil (0.6 km), Kagok (1.2 km), Kŭmgok (2.3 km), Yerimilgu (2.4 km), Rinsen-ri (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sammun-dong (삼문동) (2.8 km) · Miryang-si (밀양) (3.1 km) · Naeil-dong (내일동) (3.4 km) · Sangnam-myeon (상남면) (3.7 km) · Gyo-dong (교동) (4.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Milyang Station (밀양역) (0.9 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 "가곡동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Podŏk-sa (보덕사) (7.8 km) — Gagok-dong (가곡동)
- Chongnam-san (5.9 km) — Gagok-dong (가곡동)
- Manŏ-san (6.7 km) — Gagok-dong (가곡동)
- Samsŏng-am (삼성암) (9.7 km) — Gagok-dong (가곡동)
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 Gagok-dong (pop. 12,000) in Miryang-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 →