Official / Local Name의창구
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Changwon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.306°N, 128.649°E · 12 m
Overview
Situated in Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 12 m elevation, Uichang-gu (의창구, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 의창구 (Uichang-gu) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Changwon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 12 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deoksan Station (덕산역) (4.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏngbyŏng-san (6.2 km) · Chaktae-san (7.6 km) · Jaechigogae (재치고개) (9.9 km) · Bieumsan (비음산) (10.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏksan (1.4 km), Koam (1.6 km), Dong-eup (동읍) (1.8 km), Nambaek (1.8 km), Ponggong-ni (3.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Changwon-si (창원) (7.5 km) · Jinyeong-eup (진영읍) (8.3 km) · Hanam-eup (하남읍) (9.6 km) · Towol-dong (토월동) (10.4 km) · Jillye-myeon (진례면) (10.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deoksan Station (덕산역) (4.5 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 "의창구" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏngbyŏng-san (6.2 km) — Uichang-gu (의창구)
- Chaktae-san (7.6 km) — Uichang-gu (의창구)
- Jaechigogae (재치고개) (9.9 km) — Uichang-gu (의창구)
- Bieumsan (비음산) (10.8 km) — Uichang-gu (의창구)
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 Uichang-gu (pop. 12,000) in Changwon-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 →