Official / Local Name각남면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongdo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6206°N, 128.6488°E · 162 m
Overview
Situated in Cheongdo-gun, North Gyeongsang at 162 m elevation, Kangnam-myŏn (각남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 각남면 (Kangnam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongdo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 162 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongdo Station (청도역) (9.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taesan-sa (대산사) (4.3 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (4.5 km) · Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (5.0 km) · Sindun-sa (신둔사) (5.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏnggŏn (정건) (0.5 km), Hasa (하사) (0.6 km), Yangdal-maŭl (양달마을) (0.8 km), Hahambak (하함박) (0.9 km), Sanghambak (상함박) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Punggak-myeon (풍각면) (6.5 km) · Cheongdo-myeon (청도면) (7.1 km) · Hwayang-ŭp (화양읍) (7.7 km) · Isŏ-myŏn (이서면) (8.1 km) · Cheongdo-eup (청도읍) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongdo Station (청도역) (9.0 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 "각남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taesan-sa (대산사) (4.3 km) — Kangnam-myŏn (각남면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (4.5 km) — Kangnam-myŏn (각남면)
- Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (5.0 km) — Kangnam-myŏn (각남면)
- Sindun-sa (신둔사) (5.7 km) — Kangnam-myŏn (각남면)
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 Kangnam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Cheongdo-gun, 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 →