Official / Local Name금수면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Seongju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9264°N, 128.1634°E · 335 m
Overview
Set at 335 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Seongju-gun (North Gyeongsang), Geumsu-myeon (금수면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 금수면 (Geumsu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Seongju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 335 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yakmok Station (약목역) (21.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Simji-am (심지암) (3.2 km) · Tojanggol-san (도장골산) (1.4 km) · Korŭm-jae (고름재) (1.6 km) · Yongch’ŏn-sa (용천사) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ŏnnae (언내) (0.8 km), Malmi (말미) (1.0 km), Kwangsal-li (1.2 km), Tŏngmal-li (덕말리) (1.4 km), Kŭmsu (금수) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taega-myŏn (대가면) (5.1 km) · Byeokjin-myeon (벽진면) (6.5 km) · Gacheon-myeon (가천면) (7.2 km) · Suryun-myŏn (수륜면) (10.0 km) · Joma-myeon (조마면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yakmok Station (약목역) (21.9 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 "금수면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Simji-am (심지암) (3.2 km) — Geumsu-myeon (금수면)
- Tojanggol-san (도장골산) (1.4 km) — Geumsu-myeon (금수면)
- Korŭm-jae (고름재) (1.6 km) — Geumsu-myeon (금수면)
- Yongch’ŏn-sa (용천사) (5.3 km) — Geumsu-myeon (금수면)
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 Geumsu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Seongju-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 →