Official / Local Name중동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Sangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.432°N, 128.2868°E · 105 m
Overview
Situated in Sangju-si, North Gyeongsang at 105 m elevation, Jungdong-myeon (중동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 중동면 (Jungdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Sangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 105 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sangju Station (상주역) (11.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngryong-sa (청룡사) (2.1 km) · Tongch’i-gogae (동치고개) (1.8 km) · Chŏngim-sa (정임사) (5.9 km) · Kŏnji-bong (건지봉) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tonggumit (동구밑) (0.5 km), Mŏgŏt’ŏ (머거터) (1.3 km), Chaegong (재공) (1.4 km), Chung-dong (중동) (1.6 km), Taek-kol (댓골) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tain-myŏn (다인면) (6.4 km) · Dongmun-dong (동문동) (6.9 km) · Nakdong-myeon (낙동면) (7.3 km) · Sabeol-myeon (사벌면) (8.1 km) · Pungyang-myeon (풍양면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sangju Station (상주역) (11.2 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 "중동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngryong-sa (청룡사) (2.1 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
- Tongch’i-gogae (동치고개) (1.8 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
- Chŏngim-sa (정임사) (5.9 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
- Kŏnji-bong (건지봉) (3.3 km) — Jungdong-myeon (중동면)
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 Jungdong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sangju-si, 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 →