Official / Local Name미수동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Tong-yeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8212°N, 128.4013°E · 138 m
Overview
Situated in Tong-yeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 138 m elevation, Misu-dong (미수동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 미수동 (Misu-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Tong-yeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 138 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Galchon Station (갈촌역) (40.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tosor-am (도솔암) (0.8 km) · Kwanŭm-am (관음암) (0.8 km) · Yonghwa-sa (0.9 km) · Mirae-sa (미래사) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Misuil-tong (미수1동) (0.4 km), Mioji (미오지) (0.4 km), Misui-dong (미수2동) (1.1 km), Podisŏm (보디섬) (1.1 km), Kwangam (광암) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bongpyeong-dong (봉평동) (1.3 km) · Docheon-dong (도천동) (2.5 km) · Sanyang-ŭp (산양읍) (2.5 km) · Tong-yeong-si (통영) (2.6 km) · Myeongjeong-dong (명정동) (3.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Galchon Station (갈촌역) (40.0 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 "미수동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tosor-am (도솔암) (0.8 km) — Misu-dong (미수동)
- Kwanŭm-am (관음암) (0.8 km) — Misu-dong (미수동)
- Yonghwa-sa (0.9 km) — Misu-dong (미수동)
- Mirae-sa (미래사) (2.5 km) — Misu-dong (미수동)
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 Misu-dong (pop. 12,000) in Tong-yeong-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 →