Official / Local Name포남1동
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Gangneung-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7632°N, 128.9083°E · 14 m
Overview
Situated in Gangneung-si, Gangwon Province at 14 m elevation, Ponam-dong (포남1동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 포남1동 (Ponam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Gangneung-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 14 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gangneung Station (강릉역) (0.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oseongjeong (오성정) (2.3 km) · Sinboksaji (신복사지) (3.1 km) · Ponam-gongwon (포남공원) (1.8 km) · Hwangsansa (황산사) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ponam Il Dong (포남1동) (0.4 km), Okcheondong (옥천동) (0.8 km), Ponam I Dong (포남2동) (1.1 km), P’onam-dong (포남동) (1.2 km), Malsan (말산) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Okcheon-dong (옥천동) (1.1 km) · Ponam-dong (포남2동) (1.4 km) · Gyo-dong (교2동) (1.4 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (2.0 km) · Seongdeok-dong (성덕동) (2.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gangneung Station (강릉역) (0.6 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "포남1동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oseongjeong (오성정) (2.3 km) — Ponam-dong (포남1동)
- Sinboksaji (신복사지) (3.1 km) — Ponam-dong (포남1동)
- Ponam-gongwon (포남공원) (1.8 km) — Ponam-dong (포남1동)
- Hwangsansa (황산사) (3.5 km) — Ponam-dong (포남1동)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Ponam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gangneung-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →