Official / Local Name금성면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.961°N, 127.7972°E · 6 m
Overview
Situated in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 6 m elevation, Geumseong-myeon (금성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금성면 (Geumseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 6 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Taegeum Station (태금역) (7.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sambalbong (삼발봉) (1.4 km) · Gamaguseokgol (가마구석골) (1.9 km) · Galsagyo (갈사교) (1.4 km) · Deokseonsa (덕선사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mokseom (목섬) (0.6 km), Sindo (신도) (0.9 km), Mokdo (목도) (1.1 km), Kop’o-ri (1.2 km), Naedo (내도) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taein-dong (태인동) (4.4 km) · Geumnam-myeon (금남면) (5.5 km) · Geumho-dong (금호동) (7.0 km) · Jinwol-myeon (진월면) (7.0 km) · Gojeon-myeon (고전면) (7.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Taegeum Station (태금역) (7.9 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 "금성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sambalbong (삼발봉) (1.4 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Gamaguseokgol (가마구석골) (1.9 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Galsagyo (갈사교) (1.4 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Deokseonsa (덕선사) (3.9 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
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 Geumseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-gun, 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 →