Official / Local Name이동면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Namhae-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7844°N, 127.9509°E · 100 m
Overview
Situated in Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 100 m elevation, Idong-myeon (이동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이동면 (Idong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Namhae-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 100 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (18.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Namhae-do (1.3 km) · Boriam (보리암) (4.6 km) · Mokdando (목단도) (1.5 km) · Geumpyeonggyo (금평교) (1.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Shinden-ri (0.5 km), Geumpyeong (금평) (1.3 km), Aegol (애골) (1.4 km), Sŏnghyŏn-ni (1.4 km), Murim-ni (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Namhae-gun (남해) (3.9 km) · Samdong-myeon (삼동면) (6.3 km) · Sangju-myeon (상주면) (6.6 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (7.3 km) · Namhae-eup (남해읍) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (18.8 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "이동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Namhae-do (1.3 km) — Idong-myeon (이동면)
- Boriam (보리암) (4.6 km) — Idong-myeon (이동면)
- Mokdando (목단도) (1.5 km) — Idong-myeon (이동면)
- Geumpyeonggyo (금평교) (1.1 km) — Idong-myeon (이동면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Idong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namhae-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →