Official / Local Name지보면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yecheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5482°N, 128.3911°E · 82 m
Overview
Situated in Yecheon-gun, North Gyeongsang at 82 m elevation, Jibo-myeon (지보면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 지보면 (Jibo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yecheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 82 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gadong Station (가동역) (9.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jibo-junggogyo (지보중고교) (0.4 km) · Nabusan (나부산) (4.0 km) · Majeongyo (마전교) (2.7 km) · Jangansa (장안사) (7.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yoseong (요성) (0.6 km), Dongmak (동막) (0.8 km), Paekkol (0.8 km), Sodong (소동) (0.8 km), Yangjiseokgye (양지석계) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaepo-myeon (개포면) (6.9 km) · Pungyang-myeon (풍양면) (9.4 km) · Homyeong-myeon (호명면) (9.7 km) · Yonggung-myeon (용궁면) (9.8 km) · Tain-myŏn (다인면) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gadong Station (가동역) (9.6 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 "지보면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jibo-junggogyo (지보중고교) (0.4 km) — Jibo-myeon (지보면)
- Nabusan (나부산) (4.0 km) — Jibo-myeon (지보면)
- Majeongyo (마전교) (2.7 km) — Jibo-myeon (지보면)
- Jangansa (장안사) (7.7 km) — Jibo-myeon (지보면)
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 Jibo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yecheon-gun, 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 →