Official / Local Name점촌3동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Mungyeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.6169°N, 128.1974°E · 112 m
Overview
Situated in Mungyeong-si, North Gyeongsang at 112 m elevation, Jeomchon-dong (점촌3동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 점촌3동 (Jeomchon-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Mungyeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 112 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeomchon Station (점촌역) (2.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Munjangsa (문장사) (3.1 km) · Yakcheonsa (약천사) (4.3 km) · Chotdaebong (촛대봉) (1.8 km) · Yukgogae (육고개) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Darijaengi (다리쟁이) (0.6 km), Saedongne (새동네) (1.5 km), Banam (반암) (1.5 km), Sangbong (상봉) (1.9 km), Makkok (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeomchon-dong (점촌1동) (2.4 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌4동) (2.7 km) · Yugok-dong (유곡동) (3.1 km) · Singi-dong (신기동) (3.3 km) · Mungyeong-si (문경) (3.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeomchon Station (점촌역) (2.4 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 "점촌3동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Munjangsa (문장사) (3.1 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌3동)
- Yakcheonsa (약천사) (4.3 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌3동)
- Chotdaebong (촛대봉) (1.8 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌3동)
- Yukgogae (육고개) (2.3 km) — Jeomchon-dong (점촌3동)
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 Jeomchon-dong (pop. 12,000) in Mungyeong-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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