Official / Local Name선주원남동
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1215°N, 128.3042°E · 159 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 159 m elevation, Seonjuwonnam-dong (선주원남동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 선주원남동 (Seonjuwonnam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 159 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gumi Station (구미역) (2.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haeun-sa (해운사) (1.9 km) · Pŏpsŏng-sa (법성사) (2.8 km) · Yaksa-am (약사암) (3.2 km) · Pullo-sa (불로사) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mottaega-ri (못대가리) (1.0 km), Kŭmbau (금바우) (1.2 km), Tŏmbau (덤바우) (1.6 km), Oro-gol (오로골) (2.3 km), Sŏn’gi (선기) (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wonpyeong-dong (원평2동) (2.5 km) · Hyeonggok-dong (형곡1동) (2.7 km) · Doryang-dong (도량동) (2.9 km) · Hyeonggok-dong (형곡2동) (3.5 km) · Wonpyeong-dong (원평1동) (3.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gumi Station (구미역) (2.4 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 "선주원남동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haeun-sa (해운사) (1.9 km) — Seonjuwonnam-dong (선주원남동)
- Pŏpsŏng-sa (법성사) (2.8 km) — Seonjuwonnam-dong (선주원남동)
- Yaksa-am (약사암) (3.2 km) — Seonjuwonnam-dong (선주원남동)
- Pullo-sa (불로사) (2.2 km) — Seonjuwonnam-dong (선주원남동)
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 Seonjuwonnam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, 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 →