Official / Local Name후포면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6825°N, 129.4191°E · 116 m
Overview
Situated in Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang at 116 m elevation, Hupo-myeon (후포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 후포면 (Hupo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 116 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Buncheon Station (분천역) (42.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kwangdo-sa (광도사) (4.0 km) · Maryong-san (마룡산) (1.3 km) · Hu’po-dŭngdae (후포등대) (3.8 km) · Kwanghŭng-sa (광흥사) (5.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mansan (만산) (1.1 km), Kodŭn-gol (곧은골) (1.3 km), Chungbamt’u (중밤투) (1.3 km), Soe-gol (쇠골) (1.4 km), Sangnyul (상밤투) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍) (5.1 km) · Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면) (7.7 km) · Byeonggok-myeon (병곡면) (9.1 km) · Changsu-myeon (창수면) (14.0 km) · Giseong-myeon (기성면) (14.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Buncheon Station (분천역) (42.5 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 "후포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kwangdo-sa (광도사) (4.0 km) — Hupo-myeon (후포면)
- Maryong-san (마룡산) (1.3 km) — Hupo-myeon (후포면)
- Hu’po-dŭngdae (후포등대) (3.8 km) — Hupo-myeon (후포면)
- Kwanghŭng-sa (광흥사) (5.2 km) — Hupo-myeon (후포면)
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 Hupo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uljin-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 →