Official / Local Name현동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongsong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2496°N, 129.0346°E · 359 m
Overview
Set at 359 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheongsong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Hyeondong-myeon (현동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 현동면 (Hyeondong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongsong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 359 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwasan Station (화산역) (30.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (2.7 km) · Mansu-jŏng (만수정) (2.9 km) · Yongam-sa (용암사) (4.0 km) · Chach’o-san (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | K’ongbak-kol (0.5 km), Pakkatyusinae (바깥유시내) (0.9 km), Tang-mal (당말) (1.0 km), Komusil (고무실) (1.2 km), Sammagok (삼마곡) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Andeok-myeon (안덕면) (9.7 km) · Punam-myŏn (부남면) (9.9 km) · Hyeonseo-myeon (현서면) (12.7 km) · Jayang-myeon (자양면) (15.6 km) · Hwabuk-myeon (화북면) (15.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwasan Station (화산역) (30.3 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 "현동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (2.7 km) — Hyeondong-myeon (현동면)
- Mansu-jŏng (만수정) (2.9 km) — Hyeondong-myeon (현동면)
- Yongam-sa (용암사) (4.0 km) — Hyeondong-myeon (현동면)
- Chach’o-san (2.1 km) — Hyeondong-myeon (현동면)
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 Hyeondong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Cheongsong-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 →