Official / Local Name근남면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.955°N, 129.36°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang at 19 m elevation, Geunnam-myeon (근남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 근남면 (Geunnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seungbu Station (승부역) (24.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngnyu Cave (성류굴) (1.8 km) · Pogwang-sa (보광사) (3.9 km) · P’algak-chŏng (팔각정) (4.7 km) · Mangyang-jŏng (망양정) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nukkok (눅곡) (0.4 km), Piwŏl (비월) (1.0 km), Tujŏn (두전) (1.0 km), Mak-kol (막금) (1.2 km), Kaerŏm (개럼) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uljin-gun (울진) (4.6 km) · Uljin-eup (울진읍) (5.3 km) · Wŏnnam-myŏn (원남면) (10.4 km) · Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면) (11.0 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (13.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seungbu Station (승부역) (24.9 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 "근남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngnyu Cave (성류굴) (1.8 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
- Pogwang-sa (보광사) (3.9 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
- P’algak-chŏng (팔각정) (4.7 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
- Mangyang-jŏng (망양정) (4.8 km) — Geunnam-myeon (근남면)
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 Geunnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uljin-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 →