Official / Local Name진교면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0301°N, 127.8936°E · 17 m
Overview
Situated in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 17 m elevation, Jingyo-myeon (진교면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진교면 (Jingyo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yangbo Station (양보역) (8.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kumuo San (4.8 km) · Imyŏng-san (6.3 km) · Kyemyŏng-san (8.1 km) · Yŏndae-bong (8.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chindari (0.9 km), Sŏngp’yŏng (2.8 km), Manji (3.7 km), Ilp’yŏng (4.0 km), Konae (4.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yangbo-myeon (양보면) (5.9 km) · Gonyang-myeon (곤양면) (6.8 km) · Gojeon-myeon (고전면) (6.9 km) · Geumnam-myeon (금남면) (7.1 km) · Seopo-myeon (서포면) (8.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yangbo Station (양보역) (8.0 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 "진교면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kumuo San (4.8 km) — Jingyo-myeon (진교면)
- Imyŏng-san (6.3 km) — Jingyo-myeon (진교면)
- Kyemyŏng-san (8.1 km) — Jingyo-myeon (진교면)
- Yŏndae-bong (8.2 km) — Jingyo-myeon (진교면)
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 Jingyo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-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 →