Official / Local Name수곡면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Jinju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2005°N, 127.9291°E · 65 m
Overview
Situated in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do at 65 m elevation, Sugok-myeon (수곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 수곡면 (Sugok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Jinju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 65 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Wansa Station (완사역) (8.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taehŭng-sa (7.1 km) · Mangch’ŏn-sa (9.5 km) · Ok-san (6.8 km) · Kyemyŏng-san (11.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taech’ŏl-li (0.4 km), Wŏnch’on (1.8 km), Munjŏng-dong (1.9 km), Sŏp’pat (2.6 km), Chogye-ri (2.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daepyeong-myeon (대평면) (4.6 km) · Okjong-myeon (옥종면) (4.7 km) · Gonmyeong-myeon (곤명면) (9.3 km) · Panmun-dong (판문동) (9.6 km) · Myeongseok-myeon (명석면) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Wansa Station (완사역) (8.8 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 "수곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taehŭng-sa (7.1 km) — Sugok-myeon (수곡면)
- Mangch’ŏn-sa (9.5 km) — Sugok-myeon (수곡면)
- Ok-san (6.8 km) — Sugok-myeon (수곡면)
- Kyemyŏng-san (11.5 km) — Sugok-myeon (수곡면)
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 Sugok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jinju, 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 →