Official / Local Name옥정동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Andong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5677°N, 128.7362°E · 124 m
Overview
Situated in Andong-si, North Gyeongsang at 124 m elevation, Okjeong-dong (옥정동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥정동 (Okjeong-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Andong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 124 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Andong Station (안동역) (0.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wolbongsa (월봉사) (1.1 km) · Munsusa (문수사) (1.9 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.3 km) · Cheongmeorijae (청머리재) (1.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jangsari (장사리) (1.3 km), Araenmeondaengi (아랫먼댕이) (1.3 km), Jungdeul (중들) (1.5 km), Bondong (본동) (1.5 km), Samyeongdang (사명당) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yulse-dong (율세동) (0.3 km) · Sinse-dong (신세동) (0.3 km) · Samsan-dong (삼산동) (0.5 km) · Myeongnyun-dong (명륜동) (0.5 km) · Beopheung-dong (법흥동) (0.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Andong Station (안동역) (0.6 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 "옥정동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wolbongsa (월봉사) (1.1 km) — Okjeong-dong (옥정동)
- Munsusa (문수사) (1.9 km) — Okjeong-dong (옥정동)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.3 km) — Okjeong-dong (옥정동)
- Cheongmeorijae (청머리재) (1.8 km) — Okjeong-dong (옥정동)
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 Okjeong-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 →