Official / Local Name광석동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.566°N, 128.7226°E · 124 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 124 m elevation, Gwangseok-dong (광석동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광석동 (Gwangseok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 124 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Andong Station (안동역) (1.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wolbongsa (월봉사) (2.2 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (3.0 km) · Yuilsa (유일사) (4.5 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bondong (본동) (1.9 km), Samyeongdang (사명당) (2.0 km), Jangsari (장사리) (2.5 km), Araenmeondaengi (아랫먼댕이) (2.6 km), Dokbawi (독바위) (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dangbuk-dong (당북동) (0.3 km) · Daeseok-dong (대석동) (0.3 km) · Nambu-dong (남부동) (0.4 km) · Ogya-dong (옥야동) (0.5 km) · Mokseong-dong (목성동) (0.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Andong Station (안동역) (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 "광석동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wolbongsa (월봉사) (2.2 km) — Gwangseok-dong (광석동)
- Munsusa (문수사) (3.0 km) — Gwangseok-dong (광석동)
- Yuilsa (유일사) (4.5 km) — Gwangseok-dong (광석동)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (4.6 km) — Gwangseok-dong (광석동)
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 Gwangseok-dong (pop. 12,000) in Andong-si, 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 →