Official / Local Name호명면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.604°N, 128.4744°E · 77 m
Overview
Situated in Yecheon-gun, North Gyeongsang at 77 m elevation, Homyeong-myeon (호명면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 호명면 (Homyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 77 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gopyeong Station (고평역) (4.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gwangseoksa (광석사) (2.8 km) · Gwangseoksan (광석산) (1.0 km) · Jeongchungsa (정충사) (4.6 km) · Ocheongyo (오천교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seodang (서당) (0.3 km), Jeouri (저울이) (0.8 km), Hyeongho-ri (형호리) (0.8 km), Och’ŏn (1.2 km), Bon-ri (본리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yecheon-eup (예천읍) (5.9 km) · Yecheon-gun (예천) (7.2 km) · Pungsan-eup (풍산읍) (9.1 km) · Gaepo-myeon (개포면) (9.5 km) · Jibo-myeon (지보면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gopyeong Station (고평역) (4.2 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 "호명면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gwangseoksa (광석사) (2.8 km) — Homyeong-myeon (호명면)
- Gwangseoksan (광석산) (1.0 km) — Homyeong-myeon (호명면)
- Jeongchungsa (정충사) (4.6 km) — Homyeong-myeon (호명면)
- Ocheongyo (오천교) (0.7 km) — Homyeong-myeon (호명면)
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 Homyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yecheon-gun, 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 →