Official / Local Name현남면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Yangyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.9427°N, 128.7488°E · 53 m
Overview
Situated in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon Province at 53 m elevation, Hyeonnam-myeon (현남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 현남면 (Hyeonnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Yangyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 53 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (24.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hyeonbulsa (현불사) (0.6 km) · Hyuhyuam (휴휴암) (2.6 km) · Jukdoam (죽도암) (3.5 km) · Seongchi (성치) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jangdogol (장도골) (0.6 km), Gyeonbul (견불) (0.7 km), Araenmal (아랫말) (0.8 km), Eumjigol (음지골) (0.9 km), Seonanggol (서낭골) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jumunjin-eup (주문진읍) (6.1 km) · Hyeonbuk-myeon (현북면) (9.8 km) · Yeongok-myeon (연곡면) (12.9 km) · Sonyang-myeon (손양면) (14.2 km) · Sacheon-myeon (사천면) (16.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (24.0 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 "현남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hyeonbulsa (현불사) (0.6 km) — Hyeonnam-myeon (현남면)
- Hyuhyuam (휴휴암) (2.6 km) — Hyeonnam-myeon (현남면)
- Jukdoam (죽도암) (3.5 km) — Hyeonnam-myeon (현남면)
- Seongchi (성치) (1.4 km) — Hyeonnam-myeon (현남면)
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 Hyeonnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yangyang-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 →