Official / Local Name모동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Sangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3196°N, 127.9602°E · 239 m
Overview
Set at 239 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Sangju-si (North Gyeongsang), Modong-myŏn (모동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 모동면 (Modong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Sangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 239 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwanggan Station (황간역) (11.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bohyeonsa (보현사) (3.2 km) · Baegokjeong (백옥정) (3.5 km) · Yeonhwasa (연화사) (4.1 km) · Geumdolseong (금돌성) (4.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinan (신안) (0.4 km), Songjŏng (송정) (0.6 km), Sach’ŏn (0.7 km), T’ŏ-gol (터골) (0.8 km), Jukjeon (죽전) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Moseo-myeon (모서면) (2.5 km) · Hwadong-myŏn (화동면) (8.2 km) · Hwanggan-myeon (황간면) (9.7 km) · Gongseong-myeon (공성면) (11.1 km) · Oenam-myŏn (외남면) (11.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwanggan Station (황간역) (11.4 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 "모동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bohyeonsa (보현사) (3.2 km) — Modong-myŏn (모동면)
- Baegokjeong (백옥정) (3.5 km) — Modong-myŏn (모동면)
- Yeonhwasa (연화사) (4.1 km) — Modong-myŏn (모동면)
- Geumdolseong (금돌성) (4.9 km) — Modong-myŏn (모동면)
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 Modong-myŏn (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 →