Official / Local Name진영읍
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gimhae-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2916°N, 128.7391°E · 117 m
Overview
Situated in Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 117 m elevation, Jinyeong-eup (진영읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진영읍 (Jinyeong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gimhae-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 117 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinyeong Station (진영역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏngbyŏng-san (5.3 km) · Jangyusa (장유사) (10.7 km) · Namsanchi (남산치) (8.3 km) · Sambongyo (삼본교) (7.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sillyong (1.6 km), Sŏlch’ang (2.7 km), Chukkok (2.7 km), Ponsan (2.8 km), Sŏch’ŏn (3.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jillye-myeon (진례면) (4.8 km) · Hallim-myeon (한림면) (6.5 km) · Towol-dong (토월동) (7.3 km) · Uichang-gu (의창구) (8.3 km) · Juchon-myeon (주촌면) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinyeong Station (진영역) (1.7 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 "진영읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏngbyŏng-san (5.3 km) — Jinyeong-eup (진영읍)
- Jangyusa (장유사) (10.7 km) — Jinyeong-eup (진영읍)
- Namsanchi (남산치) (8.3 km) — Jinyeong-eup (진영읍)
- Sambongyo (삼본교) (7.0 km) — Jinyeong-eup (진영읍)
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 Jinyeong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Gimhae-si, 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 →