Official / Local Name내손1동
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Uiwang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.3741°N, 126.9762°E · 135 m
Overview
Situated in Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi Province at 135 m elevation, Naeson-dong (내손1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 내손1동 (Naeson-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Uiwang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 135 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumjeong Station (금정역) (2.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gyeongil-am (경일암) (1.4 km) · Changil-am (창일암) (1.5 km) · Cheyuk-gongwon (체육공원) (1.5 km) · Morak-san (모락산) (0.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Naesonil-tong (내손1동) (0.8 km), Kalsan-dong (갈산동) (1.0 km), Neungan (능안) (1.2 km), Gwiin-dong (귀인동) (1.2 km), Kwiin-dong (귀인동) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naeson-dong (내손2동) (1.1 km) · Ojeon-dong (오전동) (2.0 km) · Geumjeong-dong (금정동) (3.1 km) · Uiwang-si (의왕) (3.2 km) · Gocheon-dong (고천동) (3.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumjeong Station (금정역) (2.9 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "내손1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gyeongil-am (경일암) (1.4 km) — Naeson-dong (내손1동)
- Changil-am (창일암) (1.5 km) — Naeson-dong (내손1동)
- Cheyuk-gongwon (체육공원) (1.5 km) — Naeson-dong (내손1동)
- Morak-san (모락산) (0.4 km) — Naeson-dong (내손1동)
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 Gyeonggi Province.
- 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 Naeson-dong (pop. 12,000) in Uiwang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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