Official / Local Name온정면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7178°N, 129.3444°E · 145 m
Overview
Situated in Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang at 145 m elevation, Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 온정면 (Onjŏng-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 145 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Buncheon Station (분천역) (34.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Paengmun-sa (백문사) (0.7 km) · Pogwang-sa (보광사) (1.3 km) · Paegam-sa (2.0 km) · Kwanghŭng-sa (광흥사) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Onch’ŏn-dong (온천동) (0.4 km), Sangsot’ae (상소태) (0.6 km), Chungsot’ae (중소태) (0.6 km), Yangnama (양남아) (0.9 km), Ŭmnama (음남아) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍) (7.6 km) · Hupo-myeon (후포면) (7.7 km) · Giseong-myeon (기성면) (11.6 km) · Byeonggok-myeon (병곡면) (13.0 km) · Changsu-myeon (창수면) (13.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Buncheon Station (분천역) (34.9 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 "온정면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Paengmun-sa (백문사) (0.7 km) — Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면)
- Pogwang-sa (보광사) (1.3 km) — Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면)
- Paegam-sa (2.0 km) — Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면)
- Kwanghŭng-sa (광흥사) (4.3 km) — Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면)
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 Onjŏng-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Uljin-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 →