Official / Local Name의성읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uiseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3482°N, 128.7042°E · 114 m
Overview
Situated in Uiseong-gun, North Gyeongsang at 114 m elevation, Uiseong-eup (의성읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 의성읍 (Uiseong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uiseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 114 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Uiseong Station (의성역) (1.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tongnyŏn-sa (동련사) (0.1 km) · Tŭngŭm-sa (등음사) (2.4 km) · Pogwang-sa (보광사) (2.9 km) · Sŏnam-sa (선암사) (3.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Visong (의성) (0.5 km), Tongsan (동산) (0.5 km), Homi (호미) (0.8 km), Chung-ni (중리) (1.5 km), Hai-gol (하이골) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiseong-gun (의성) (8.6 km) · Danchon-myeon (단촌면) (8.7 km) · Jeomgok-myeon (점곡면) (8.9 km) · Sagok-myeon (사곡면) (9.6 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Uiseong Station (의성역) (1.0 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 "의성읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tongnyŏn-sa (동련사) (0.1 km) — Uiseong-eup (의성읍)
- Tŭngŭm-sa (등음사) (2.4 km) — Uiseong-eup (의성읍)
- Pogwang-sa (보광사) (2.9 km) — Uiseong-eup (의성읍)
- Sŏnam-sa (선암사) (3.3 km) — Uiseong-eup (의성읍)
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 Uiseong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Uiseong-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 →