Official / Local Name사곡면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3004°N, 128.7937°E · 170 m
Overview
Situated in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang at 170 m elevation, Sagok-myeon (사곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 사곡면 (Sagok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 170 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uiseong Station (의성역) (10.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chuwŏl-sa (주월사) (1.6 km) · Myŏngdo-am (명도암) (5.5 km) · Sŏnam-sa (선암사) (6.4 km) · Sujŏng-sa (수정사) (6.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏlp’yŏng (월평) (0.6 km), Yangji-ri (양지리) (0.9 km), Ŭmji-ri (음지리) (0.9 km), Yŏnp’ung (연풍) (0.9 km), Up’yŏng (우평) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Chunsan-myeon (춘산면) (7.2 km) · Oksan-myŏn (옥산면) (8.1 km) · Uiseong-eup (의성읍) (9.6 km) · Hyeonseo-myeon (현서면) (9.7 km) · Gaeum-myeon (가음면) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uiseong Station (의성역) (10.6 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 "사곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chuwŏl-sa (주월사) (1.6 km) — Sagok-myeon (사곡면)
- Myŏngdo-am (명도암) (5.5 km) — Sagok-myeon (사곡면)
- Sŏnam-sa (선암사) (6.4 km) — Sagok-myeon (사곡면)
- Sujŏng-sa (수정사) (6.7 km) — Sagok-myeon (사곡면)
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 Sagok-myeon (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 →