Official / Local Name옥포1동
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geoje-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8847°N, 128.6863°E · 188 m
Overview
Set at 188 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Geoje-si (Gyeongsangnam-do), Okpo-dong (옥포1동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 옥포1동 (Okpo-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geoje-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 188 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinhae Station (진해역) (30.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongju-sa (4.8 km) · Ognyeo Bong (3.6 km) · Simwŏn-sa (7.6 km) · Geojedo (거제도) (5.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Okp’o-dong (1.3 km), T’ap-kol (2.2 km), Changt’ŏ (2.4 km), P’allangp’o (2.4 km), Hadŏk (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Okpo-dong (옥포2동) (1.1 km) · Aju-dong (아주동) (2.3 km) · Geoje-si (거제) (2.5 km) · Suyang-dong (수양동) (2.8 km) · Jangseungpo-dong (장승포동) (4.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinhae Station (진해역) (30.0 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 "옥포1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongju-sa (4.8 km) — Okpo-dong (옥포1동)
- Ognyeo Bong (3.6 km) — Okpo-dong (옥포1동)
- Simwŏn-sa (7.6 km) — Okpo-dong (옥포1동)
- Geojedo (거제도) (5.9 km) — Okpo-dong (옥포1동)
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 Okpo-dong (pop. 12,000) in Geoje-si, 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 →