Official / Local Name일월면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeong-yang)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7797°N, 129.118°E · 598 m
Overview
Set at 598 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeong-yang (North Gyeongsang), Irwŏl-myŏn (일월면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 일월면 (Irwŏl-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeong-yang |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 598 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imgi Station (임기역) (17.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (3.5 km) · Ch’ŏnhwa-sa (천화사) (3.6 km) · Kudo-sa (구도사) (4.2 km) · Nichiketsuzan (일월산) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | T’ŏk-kol (텃골) (0.4 km), Norumogi (노루목이) (0.7 km), Unnorumogi (웃노루목이) (0.8 km), Anbŏlmae (안벌매) (1.2 km), Saet’ŏ (새터) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Subi-myŏn (수비면) (9.3 km) · Cheonggi-myeon (청기면) (9.4 km) · Yeong-yang (영양) (9.6 km) · Jaesan-myeon (재산면) (10.3 km) · Yeongyang-eup (영양읍) (16.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imgi Station (임기역) (17.4 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 "일월면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghwa-sa (용화사) (3.5 km) — Irwŏl-myŏn (일월면)
- Ch’ŏnhwa-sa (천화사) (3.6 km) — Irwŏl-myŏn (일월면)
- Kudo-sa (구도사) (4.2 km) — Irwŏl-myŏn (일월면)
- Nichiketsuzan (일월산) (3.2 km) — Irwŏl-myŏn (일월면)
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 Irwŏl-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Yeong-yang, 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 →