Official / Local Name정곡면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3735°N, 128.3343°E · 8 m
Overview
Situated in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 8 m elevation, Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 정곡면 (Jeonggok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 8 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (12.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Puryŏn-sa (불연사) (4.0 km) · Hyeyong-am (혜용암) (4.2 km) · Panya-sa (반야사) (4.8 km) · Namjae-gogae (남재고개) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏng-dong (정동) (1.1 km), Changnae (장내) (1.1 km), Homi-dong (호미동) (1.2 km), Mun’gok (문곡) (1.4 km), Ye-dong (예동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면) (5.4 km) · Uiryeong-gun (의령) (5.6 km) · Jijeong-myeon (지정면) (5.8 km) · Yugok-myeon (유곡면) (6.2 km) · Beopsu-myeon (법수면) (6.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (12.6 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 "정곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Puryŏn-sa (불연사) (4.0 km) — Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면)
- Hyeyong-am (혜용암) (4.2 km) — Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면)
- Panya-sa (반야사) (4.8 km) — Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면)
- Namjae-gogae (남재고개) (2.7 km) — Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면)
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 Jeonggok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiryeong-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 →