Official / Local Name임오동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0723°N, 128.3645°E · 73 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 73 m elevation, Imo-dong (임오동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 임오동 (Imo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 73 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sagog Station (2.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Songwŏn-sa (송원사) (3.4 km) · Pŏpsŏng-sa (법성사) (5.1 km) · Sŏnbong-sa (선봉사) (3.7 km) · Yaksu-am (약수암) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Myogok (묘곡) (0.4 km), Ot’ae-dong (오태동) (1.2 km), Inp’yŏng-ni (인평리) (1.3 km), Ori-gol (오리골) (1.6 km), Malgu-ri (말구리) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangmosagok-dong (상모사곡동) (2.4 km) · Gongdan-dong (공단2동) (2.7 km) · Buksam-eup (북삼면) (3.2 km) · Gwangpyeong-dong (광평동) (3.8 km) · Hyeonggok-dong (형곡2동) (4.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sagog Station (2.8 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 "임오동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Songwŏn-sa (송원사) (3.4 km) — Imo-dong (임오동)
- Pŏpsŏng-sa (법성사) (5.1 km) — Imo-dong (임오동)
- Sŏnbong-sa (선봉사) (3.7 km) — Imo-dong (임오동)
- Yaksu-am (약수암) (4.1 km) — Imo-dong (임오동)
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 Imo-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, 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 →