Official / Local Name선남면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Seongju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9009°N, 128.3607°E · 36 m
Overview
Situated in Seongju-gun, North Gyeongsang at 36 m elevation, Seonnam-myeon (선남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 선남면 (Seonnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Seongju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Munyang Station (문양역) (8.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnbul-sa (천불사) (0.1 km) · Daeheungsa (대흥사) (4.0 km) · Gameungsa (감응사) (4.7 km) · Dongamgyo (동암교) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Banmalli (반만리) (0.6 km), Naedong (내동) (0.9 km), Doksan (독산) (0.9 km), Jungni (중리) (0.9 km), Chŏnghwa-ri (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongju-eup (성주읍) (5.9 km) · Habin-myeon (하빈면) (6.3 km) · Seongju-gun (성주군) (6.8 km) · Yongam-myŏn (용암면) (7.3 km) · Waegwan-eup (왜관읍) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Munyang Station (문양역) (8.0 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 "선남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnbul-sa (천불사) (0.1 km) — Seonnam-myeon (선남면)
- Daeheungsa (대흥사) (4.0 km) — Seonnam-myeon (선남면)
- Gameungsa (감응사) (4.7 km) — Seonnam-myeon (선남면)
- Dongamgyo (동암교) (0.8 km) — Seonnam-myeon (선남면)
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 Seonnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Seongju-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 →