Official / Local Name서면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.968°N, 129.185°E · 672 m
Overview
Set at 672 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Uljin-gun (North Gyeongsang), Sŏ-myŏn (서면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서면 (Sŏ-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 672 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seungbu Station (승부역) (9.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏjin-ch’i (저진치) (2.1 km) · Chino-san (진오산) (2.7 km) · Hannamu-jae (한나무재) (2.9 km) · Taeu-jae (대우재) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏnt’ŏ (원터) (1.2 km), P’yŏngbakkŏ-ri (평박거리) (1.2 km), Hoŭmda-ri (호음다리) (1.3 km), Chŏnit’ŏ (전이터) (1.4 km), Imjŏn-dong (임전동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uljin-gun (울진) (14.6 km) · Uljin-eup (울진읍) (14.7 km) · Seokpo-myeon (석포면) (14.9 km) · Socheon-myeon (소천면) (15.0 km) · Geunnam-myeon (근남면) (15.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seungbu Station (승부역) (9.4 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 "서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏjin-ch’i (저진치) (2.1 km) — Sŏ-myŏn (서면)
- Chino-san (진오산) (2.7 km) — Sŏ-myŏn (서면)
- Hannamu-jae (한나무재) (2.9 km) — Sŏ-myŏn (서면)
- Taeu-jae (대우재) (2.9 km) — Sŏ-myŏn (서면)
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 Sŏ-myŏn (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 →