Official / Local Name옥동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5548°N, 128.6906°E · 141 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 141 m elevation, Ok-dong (옥동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥동 (Ok-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 141 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mureung Station (무릉역) (3.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yuilsa (유일사) (1.5 km) · Daedeoksa (대덕사) (2.3 km) · Mounsa (모운사) (4.2 km) · Osugyo (오수교) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gwancheonggol (관청골) (0.5 km), Mujumu (무주무) (1.7 km), Hoamdong (호암동) (2.2 km), Witjeol (윗절) (2.4 km), Maksil (막실) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taehwa-dong (태화동) (1.6 km) · Suha-dong (수하동) (1.7 km) · Susang-dong (수상동) (1.9 km) · Songha-dong (송하동) (2.5 km) · Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동) (2.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mureung Station (무릉역) (3.9 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 "옥동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yuilsa (유일사) (1.5 km) — Ok-dong (옥동)
- Daedeoksa (대덕사) (2.3 km) — Ok-dong (옥동)
- Mounsa (모운사) (4.2 km) — Ok-dong (옥동)
- Osugyo (오수교) (0.8 km) — Ok-dong (옥동)
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 Ok-dong (pop. 12,000) in Andong-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 →