Official / Local Name부동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Cheongsong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3649°N, 129.1541°E · 391 m
Overview
Set at 391 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Cheongsong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Pudong-myŏn (부동면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 부동면 (Pudong-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Cheongsong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 391 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pohang Station (36.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏngjang-sa (청장사) (1.8 km) · Chuwang-am (주왕암) (3.4 km) · Taejŏn-sa (대전사) (3.6 km) · Paengnyŏn-am (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sunmu-gol (숫무골) (0.8 km), Ijŏn (1.0 km), Saemot (새못) (1.1 km), Ussae-gol (웃새골) (1.1 km), Sangijŏn (상이전) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongsong-eup (청송읍) (7.3 km) · Punam-myŏn (부남면) (8.0 km) · Dalsan-myeon (달산면) (11.2 km) · Cheongsong-gun (청송군) (11.9 km) · Jipum-myeon (지품면) (13.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pohang Station (36.7 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 "부동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏngjang-sa (청장사) (1.8 km) — Pudong-myŏn (부동면)
- Chuwang-am (주왕암) (3.4 km) — Pudong-myŏn (부동면)
- Taejŏn-sa (대전사) (3.6 km) — Pudong-myŏn (부동면)
- Paengnyŏn-am (3.8 km) — Pudong-myŏn (부동면)
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 Pudong-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Cheongsong-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 →