Official / Local Name우곡면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Goryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.663°N, 128.3473°E · 242 m
Overview
Set at 242 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Goryeong-gun (North Gyeongsang), Ugok-myeon (우곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 우곡면 (Ugok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Goryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 242 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jincheon Station (진천역) (23.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (0.5 km) · Cheongnyongsan (청룡산) (0.6 km) · Taebong-sa (대봉사) (3.9 km) · Tosŏng-sa (도성사) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Achidong (아치동) (0.8 km), Nanyeoul (난여울) (0.9 km), Kamasil (가마실) (1.2 km), Saema (새마) (1.3 km), Burye (부례) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deokgok-myeon (덕곡면) (4.4 km) · Guji-myeon (구지면) (5.0 km) · Gaejin-myeon (개진면) (6.7 km) · Hyeonpung-myeon (현풍면) (7.7 km) · Ssangchaek-myeon (쌍책면) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jincheon Station (진천역) (23.4 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 "우곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (0.5 km) — Ugok-myeon (우곡면)
- Cheongnyongsan (청룡산) (0.6 km) — Ugok-myeon (우곡면)
- Taebong-sa (대봉사) (3.9 km) — Ugok-myeon (우곡면)
- Tosŏng-sa (도성사) (4.1 km) — Ugok-myeon (우곡면)
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 Ugok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goryeong-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 →