Official / Local Name옥종면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hadong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1824°N, 127.8828°E · 79 m
Overview
Situated in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 79 m elevation, Okjong-myeon (옥종면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥종면 (Okjong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hadong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 79 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bukcheon Station (북천역) (7.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mangch’ŏn-sa (5.0 km) · Ok-san (2.3 km) · Taehŭng-sa (7.3 km) · Chu-san (8.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yong-dong (0.8 km), Wŏrhaeng-ni (1.5 km), Sangjogye (2.0 km), Chogye-ri (2.0 km), Sŏndong (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sugok-myeon (수곡면) (4.7 km) · Bukcheon-myeon (북천면) (7.4 km) · Hadong-gun (하동) (7.8 km) · Daepyeong-myeon (대평면) (8.9 km) · Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bukcheon Station (북천역) (7.6 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "옥종면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mangch’ŏn-sa (5.0 km) — Okjong-myeon (옥종면)
- Ok-san (2.3 km) — Okjong-myeon (옥종면)
- Taehŭng-sa (7.3 km) — Okjong-myeon (옥종면)
- Chu-san (8.3 km) — Okjong-myeon (옥종면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Okjong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hadong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →