Official / Local Name교동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Samcheok-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.4546°N, 129.1741°E · 35 m
Overview
Gyo-dong (교동) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Samcheok-si, Gangwon Province (37.4546°N, 129.1741°E, elevation 35 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 교동 (Gyo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Samcheok-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 35 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hujin Station (후진역) (2.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Samch’ŏk Beach (삼척해수욕장) (1.6 km) · MBC Songsin-t’ap (3.1 km) · Hohae-jŏng (호해정) (5.0 km) · Kubang-sa (구방사) (7.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kyo-dong (교동) (0.6 km), Kamunaru (가무나루) (0.9 km), Kwangjin (광진) (1.0 km), Hujin (후진) (1.1 km), Kalch’ŏn (갈천) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samcheok-si (삼척) (0.9 km) · Seongnae-dong (성내동) (1.8 km) · Jeongna-dong (정라동) (2.0 km) · Namyang-dong (남양동) (2.5 km) · Bukpyeong-dong (북평동) (5.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hujin Station (후진역) (2.6 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 "교동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Samch’ŏk Beach (삼척해수욕장) (1.6 km) — Gyo-dong (교동)
- MBC Songsin-t’ap (3.1 km) — Gyo-dong (교동)
- Hohae-jŏng (호해정) (5.0 km) — Gyo-dong (교동)
- Kubang-sa (구방사) (7.0 km) — Gyo-dong (교동)
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 Gyo-dong (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 →