Official / Local Name금호읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9186°N, 128.8987°E · 69 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongcheon-si, North Gyeongsang at 69 m elevation, Geumho-eup (금호읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금호읍 (Geumho-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 69 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumho Station (금호역) (3.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’aeak-san (5.1 km) · Gwangbeopsa (광법사) (7.3 km) · Muhaksa (무학사) (7.9 km) · Ssangnimsa (쌍림사) (8.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Honam (2.5 km), Wonje-dong (2.7 km), Kŭmho (2.7 km), Sindae (3.0 km), Ipsŏk (3.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nambu-dong (남부동) (4.9 km) · Seobu-dong (서부동) (5.8 km) · Wansan-dong (완산동) (6.6 km) · Daechang-myeon (대창면) (6.6 km) · Jillyang-eup (진량읍) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumho Station (금호역) (3.2 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 "금호읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’aeak-san (5.1 km) — Geumho-eup (금호읍)
- Gwangbeopsa (광법사) (7.3 km) — Geumho-eup (금호읍)
- Muhaksa (무학사) (7.9 km) — Geumho-eup (금호읍)
- Ssangnimsa (쌍림사) (8.5 km) — Geumho-eup (금호읍)
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 Geumho-eup (pop. 12,000) in Yeongcheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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