Official / Local Name옥산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3676°N, 128.8289°E · 419 m
Overview
Set at 419 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uiseong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Oksan-myŏn (옥산면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 옥산면 (Oksan-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 419 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uiseong Station (의성역) (12.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unyong-sa (운용사) (2.5 km) · Hwabongsil-san (화봉실산) (2.2 km) · Ch’ŏnghak-san (청학산) (2.8 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (6.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changgomul (장고물) (0.4 km), Nŭrimi (느리미) (0.9 km), Kol-maŭl (골마을) (1.0 km), Mang-gol (망골) (1.3 km), Chŏndae (전대) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면) (7.2 km) · Sagok-myeon (사곡면) (8.1 km) · Kiran-myŏn (길안면) (8.6 km) · Uiseong-eup (의성읍) (11.4 km) · Hyeonseo-myeon (현서면) (12.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uiseong Station (의성역) (12.3 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 "옥산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unyong-sa (운용사) (2.5 km) — Oksan-myŏn (옥산면)
- Hwabongsil-san (화봉실산) (2.2 km) — Oksan-myŏn (옥산면)
- Ch’ŏnghak-san (청학산) (2.8 km) — Oksan-myŏn (옥산면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (6.2 km) — Oksan-myŏn (옥산면)
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 Oksan-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Uiseong-gun, 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 →