Official / Local Name감문면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gimcheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2146°N, 128.1784°E · 85 m
Overview
Situated in Gimcheon-si, North Gyeongsang at 85 m elevation, Kammun-myŏn (감문면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 감문면 (Kammun-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gimcheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 85 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Acheon Station (아천역) (6.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kamno-sa (감로사) (2.5 km) · Kyerim-sa (계림사) (4.7 km) · Kŭmhwa-sa (금화사) (4.8 km) · Po-san (보산) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Habo (하보) (0.5 km), Pugok (부곡) (0.6 km), Mŏndolma (0.8 km), Pogwang (보광) (0.8 km), Saet’ŏ (새터) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면) (3.8 km) · Mueul-myeon (무을면) (5.4 km) · Eomo-myeon (어모면) (6.6 km) · Apo-eup (아포읍) (8.8 km) · Gimcheon-si (김천) (9.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Acheon Station (아천역) (6.6 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 "감문면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kamno-sa (감로사) (2.5 km) — Kammun-myŏn (감문면)
- Kyerim-sa (계림사) (4.7 km) — Kammun-myŏn (감문면)
- Kŭmhwa-sa (금화사) (4.8 km) — Kammun-myŏn (감문면)
- Po-san (보산) (2.3 km) — Kammun-myŏn (감문면)
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 Kammun-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Gimcheon-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 →