Official / Local Name서포면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Sacheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0073°N, 127.9772°E · 26 m
Overview
Situated in Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 26 m elevation, Seopo-myeon (서포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 서포면 (Seopo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Sacheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 26 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dasolsa Station (다솔사역) (12.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bito Do (3.9 km) · Chin-do (5.1 km) · Moch’ung-sa (8.7 km) · Kul-sŏm (5.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinso-ri (0.3 km), Tokso (1.9 km), Sŏnjŏl-li (2.2 km), Chodo (2.2 km), Tamaek (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gonyang-myeon (곤양면) (5.7 km) · Jingyo-myeon (진교면) (8.0 km) · Yonghyeon-myeon (용현면) (8.3 km) · Sacheon-si (사천) (8.3 km) · Namyang-dong (남양동) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dasolsa Station (다솔사역) (12.2 km). KTX Gyeongjeon Line to Changwon, Masan & Jinju; intercity express buses from Busan Sasang to Tongyeong & Geoje. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "서포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bito Do (3.9 km) — Seopo-myeon (서포면)
- Chin-do (5.1 km) — Seopo-myeon (서포면)
- Moch’ung-sa (8.7 km) — Seopo-myeon (서포면)
- Kul-sŏm (5.7 km) — Seopo-myeon (서포면)
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 Gyeongsangnam-do.
- 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 Seopo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sacheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May (Jinhae Cherry Blossoms), Sep–Nov. Gyeongsangnam-do → · 3,651 All Cities →