Official / Local Name죽곡동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Gyeongsangnam-do)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.098°N, 128.7345°E · 40 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsangnam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do at 40 m elevation, Jukgok-dong (죽곡동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 죽곡동 (Jukgok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 40 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gyeonghwa Station (경화역) (8.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jugimsa (죽임사) (0.9 km) · Jungnimsa (죽림사) (1.6 km) · Chikjangsa (칙장사) (2.1 km) · Douisa (도의사) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sampo (삼포) (0.7 km), Simbatangol (심바탄골) (0.7 km), Jedeok (제덕) (1.0 km), Ungcheon-dong (웅천동) (1.2 km), Jinmyeong (진명) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seojung-dong (서중동) (1.2 km) · Jedeok-dong (제덕동) (1.5 km) · Wonpo-dong (원포동) (2.3 km) · Haeam-dong (해암동) (3.0 km) · Nammun-dong (남문동) (3.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gyeonghwa Station (경화역) (8.1 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 "죽곡동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jugimsa (죽임사) (0.9 km) — Jukgok-dong (죽곡동)
- Jungnimsa (죽림사) (1.6 km) — Jukgok-dong (죽곡동)
- Chikjangsa (칙장사) (2.1 km) — Jukgok-dong (죽곡동)
- Douisa (도의사) (2.2 km) — Jukgok-dong (죽곡동)
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 Jukgok-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsangnam-do, 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 →