Official / Local Name하일면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9327°N, 128.1911°E · 69 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 69 m elevation, Hail-myeon (하일면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 하일면 (Hail-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 69 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sacheon Station (사천역) (20.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chwai-san (1.2 km) · Unhŭng-sa (4.2 km) · Sol-sŏm (1.2 km) · Yuk-sŏm (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Obang (0.7 km), Kŭmdal-li (0.7 km), Koyŏn (0.7 km), Toryonggol (0.8 km), P’yŏngch’on (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hai-myeon (하이면) (4.5 km) · Sangni-myeon (상리면) (6.9 km) · Samsan-myŏn (삼산면) (8.5 km) · Hyangchon-dong (향촌동) (8.6 km) · Beollyong-dong (벌룡동) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sacheon Station (사천역) (20.1 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "하일면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chwai-san (1.2 km) — Hail-myeon (하일면)
- Unhŭng-sa (4.2 km) — Hail-myeon (하일면)
- Sol-sŏm (1.2 km) — Hail-myeon (하일면)
- Yuk-sŏm (2.2 km) — Hail-myeon (하일면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Hail-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →