Official / Local Name공근면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hoengseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.5364°N, 127.9628°E · 146 m
Overview
Situated in Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon Province at 146 m elevation, Gonggeun-myeon (공근면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 공근면 (Gonggeun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hoengseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 146 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wonju Station (원주역) (20.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngsan-sa (청산사) (0.2 km) · Pongdŏk-sa (봉덕사) (0.9 km) · Paegun-am (백운암) (3.2 km) · Pyŏkhak-san (벽학산) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Saen-mal (샛말) (0.4 km), Ssangda-ri (쌍다리) (0.6 km), Kŏri-mal (거리말) (0.7 km), Ch’odang (초당) (0.7 km), Yo-dong (요동) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hoengseong-eup (횡성읍) (5.0 km) · Hoengseong-gun (횡성군) (5.7 km) · Seowon-myeon (서원면) (12.3 km) · Gapcheon-myeon (갑천면) (13.3 km) · Hojeo-myeon (호저면) (13.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wonju Station (원주역) (20.1 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 "공근면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngsan-sa (청산사) (0.2 km) — Gonggeun-myeon (공근면)
- Pongdŏk-sa (봉덕사) (0.9 km) — Gonggeun-myeon (공근면)
- Paegun-am (백운암) (3.2 km) — Gonggeun-myeon (공근면)
- Pyŏkhak-san (벽학산) (1.4 km) — Gonggeun-myeon (공근면)
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 Gonggeun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hoengseong-gun, 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 →