Official / Local Name근덕면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Samcheok-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3792°N, 129.2266°E · 10 m
Overview
Geundeok-myeon (근덕면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Samcheok-si, Gangwon Province (37.3792°N, 129.2266°E, elevation 10 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 근덕면 (Geundeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Samcheok-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 10 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Samcheok Station (삼척역) (7.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnwang-sa (천왕사) (4.0 km) · Pimal-dŭngdae (2.6 km) · Maengbang Beach (맹방해수욕장) (1.6 km) · Tŏksan Beach (덕산해수욕장) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Murŭng (무릉) (0.7 km), Ori-dong (오리동) (0.8 km), Towŏn (도원) (0.8 km), Tokuzanri (덕산리) (1.3 km), Yŏnbong (연봉) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeongna-dong (정라동) (7.7 km) · Namyang-dong (남양동) (8.2 km) · Seongnae-dong (성내동) (9.1 km) · Samcheok-si (삼척) (9.5 km) · Gyo-dong (교동) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Samcheok Station (삼척역) (7.0 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "근덕면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnwang-sa (천왕사) (4.0 km) — Geundeok-myeon (근덕면)
- Pimal-dŭngdae (2.6 km) — Geundeok-myeon (근덕면)
- Maengbang Beach (맹방해수욕장) (1.6 km) — Geundeok-myeon (근덕면)
- Tŏksan Beach (덕산해수욕장) (1.9 km) — Geundeok-myeon (근덕면)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Geundeok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Samcheok-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →