Official / Local Name외남면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Sangju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3572°N, 128.0821°E · 166 m
Overview
Situated in Sangju-si, North Gyeongsang at 166 m elevation, Oenam-myŏn (외남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 외남면 (Oenam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Sangju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 166 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongri Station (청리역) (4.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kwangdŏk-sa (광덕사) (2.7 km) · Ch’ŏngam-sa (청암사) (3.1 km) · Ch’umt’ŏ-san (춤터산) (2.3 km) · Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chinae (지내) (0.4 km), Oenam (외남) (0.5 km), Noŭn-gol (노은골) (0.7 km), Moenae (뫼내) (1.0 km), Sŏdang (서당) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongni-myeon (청리면) (5.5 km) · Naesŏ-myŏn (내서면) (5.9 km) · Sinheung-dong (신흥동) (6.9 km) · Namwon-dong (남원동) (7.3 km) · Gongseong-myeon (공성면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongri Station (청리역) (4.6 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 "외남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kwangdŏk-sa (광덕사) (2.7 km) — Oenam-myŏn (외남면)
- Ch’ŏngam-sa (청암사) (3.1 km) — Oenam-myŏn (외남면)
- Ch’umt’ŏ-san (춤터산) (2.3 km) — Oenam-myŏn (외남면)
- Sŏngbul-sa (성불사) (5.4 km) — Oenam-myŏn (외남면)
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 Oenam-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 →