Official / Local Name금성면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2612°N, 128.6794°E · 89 m
Overview
Situated in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang at 89 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 | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 89 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Tamni Station (탑리역) (0.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sujŏng-sa (수정사) (4.7 km) · Kŭmsŏng-san (금성산) (2.6 km) · Susan-sa (7.4 km) · Pibong-san (비봉산) (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | T’am-ni (1.0 km), Taeri (1.3 km), Wŏndae-ri (1.4 km), Ch’ŏngno (3.0 km), Taech’ubi-ri (대추비리) (3.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaeum-myeon (가음면) (7.7 km) · Uiseong-eup (의성읍) (9.9 km) · Gunwi-eup (군위읍) (10.1 km) · Bongyang-myeon (봉양면) (10.1 km) · Gunwi-gun (군위) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Tamni Station (탑리역) (0.3 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 "금성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sujŏng-sa (수정사) (4.7 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Kŭmsŏng-san (금성산) (2.6 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Susan-sa (7.4 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Pibong-san (비봉산) (5.6 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 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 Geumseong-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 →