Official / Local Name현내면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.5245°N, 128.3612°E · 281 m
Overview
Hyeonnae-myeon (현내면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Goseong-gun, Gangwon Province (38.5245°N, 128.3612°E, elevation 281 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 현내면 (Hyeonnae-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 281 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (5.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Choje-am (1.0 km) · Kkach’i-bong (까치봉) (3.4 km) · Kagyŏngji-gogae (가경지고개) (4.8 km) · Ch’odori Beach (초도리해수욕장) (6.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kŏndal (건달) (1.2 km), Kŏmjang-ni (2.9 km), Paebong-ni (배봉리) (3.4 km), Majik (마직) (3.4 km), Myŏngp’a-ri (3.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geojin-eup (거진읍) (10.7 km) · Goseong-gun (고성군) (18.6 km) · Ganseong-eup (간성읍) (19.1 km) · Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면) (24.0 km) · Toseong-myeon (토성면) (33.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (5.1 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 "현내면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Choje-am (1.0 km) — Hyeonnae-myeon (현내면)
- Kkach’i-bong (까치봉) (3.4 km) — Hyeonnae-myeon (현내면)
- Kagyŏngji-gogae (가경지고개) (4.8 km) — Hyeonnae-myeon (현내면)
- Ch’odori Beach (초도리해수욕장) (6.7 km) — Hyeonnae-myeon (현내면)
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 Hyeonnae-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
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →