Official / Local Name광평동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1063°N, 128.3573°E · 63 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 63 m elevation, Gwangpyeong-dong (광평동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광평동 (Gwangpyeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 63 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sagog Station (1.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Songwŏn-sa (송원사) (1.1 km) · Pŏpsŏng-sa (법성사) (3.4 km) · Sŏnbong-sa (선봉사) (3.4 km) · Yaksa-am (약사암) (5.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kwangp’yŏng-dong (광평동) (0.3 km), Sagok-tong (사곡동) (1.1 km), Songjŏng-dong (송정동) (1.5 km), Sinp’yŏngil-tong (신평1동) (1.6 km), Hyŏnggogi-dong (형곡2동) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sinpyeong-dong (신평1동) (1.2 km) · Songjeong-dong (송정동) (1.4 km) · Sinpyeong-dong (신평2동) (1.9 km) · Sangmosagok-dong (상모사곡동) (2.1 km) · Wonpyeong-dong (원평1동) (2.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sagog Station (1.1 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 "광평동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Songwŏn-sa (송원사) (1.1 km) — Gwangpyeong-dong (광평동)
- Pŏpsŏng-sa (법성사) (3.4 km) — Gwangpyeong-dong (광평동)
- Sŏnbong-sa (선봉사) (3.4 km) — Gwangpyeong-dong (광평동)
- Yaksa-am (약사암) (5.3 km) — Gwangpyeong-dong (광평동)
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 Gwangpyeong-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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