Official / Local Name의흥면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gunwi-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1677°N, 128.7375°E · 128 m
Overview
Situated in Gunwi-gun, North Gyeongsang at 128 m elevation, Uiheung-myeon (의흥면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 의흥면 (Uiheung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gunwi-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 128 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwabon Station (화본역) (6.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ongginara (옹기나라) (4.3 km) · Tŏngnim-jŏng (5.0 km) · Deongnimsa (덕림사) (5.1 km) · Hwangjangjae (황장재) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sansŏng-dong (0.9 km), Paeet’ae (1.2 km), Wondanggol (원당골) (1.5 km), Gyemyeongdong (계명동) (1.9 km), Wonsan-ri (원산리) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaeum-myeon (가음면) (5.7 km) · Ubo-myeon (우보면) (7.0 km) · Goro-myeon (고로면) (7.7 km) · Gunwi-gun (군위) (8.1 km) · Sanseong-myeon (산성면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwabon Station (화본역) (6.1 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 "의흥면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ongginara (옹기나라) (4.3 km) — Uiheung-myeon (의흥면)
- Tŏngnim-jŏng (5.0 km) — Uiheung-myeon (의흥면)
- Deongnimsa (덕림사) (5.1 km) — Uiheung-myeon (의흥면)
- Hwangjangjae (황장재) (2.5 km) — Uiheung-myeon (의흥면)
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 Uiheung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunwi-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 →