Official / Local Name평해읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.7281°N, 129.4292°E · 24 m
Overview
Situated in Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang at 24 m elevation, Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 평해읍 (Pyeonghae-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 24 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Buncheon Station (분천역) (40.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wŏlgung-sa (월궁사) (2.7 km) · Wŏlgok-sa (월곡사) (2.8 km) · Sŏnjŏk-sa (선적사) (3.6 km) · Sujin-sa (수진사) (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏng-gol (성골) (0.7 km), Otchil (옷질) (0.9 km), Pŏmmorae (범모래) (0.9 km), Sin-ch’on (신촌) (1.0 km), Pyonhai (평해) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hupo-myeon (후포면) (5.1 km) · Onjŏng-myŏn (온정면) (7.6 km) · Giseong-myeon (기성면) (9.4 km) · Byeonggok-myeon (병곡면) (14.2 km) · Wŏnnam-myŏn (원남면) (16.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Buncheon Station (분천역) (40.1 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 "평해읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wŏlgung-sa (월궁사) (2.7 km) — Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍)
- Wŏlgok-sa (월곡사) (2.8 km) — Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍)
- Sŏnjŏk-sa (선적사) (3.6 km) — Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍)
- Sujin-sa (수진사) (3.9 km) — Pyeonghae-eup (평해읍)
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 Pyeonghae-eup (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 →