Official / Local Name웅양면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Geochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8311°N, 127.9236°E · 568 m
Overview
Set at 568 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Geochang-gun (Gyeongsangnam-do), Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 웅양면 (Ungyang-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Geochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 568 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (34.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | P’yoch’ung-sa (표충사) (2.9 km) · Pong-san (봉산) (2.6 km) · Ou-jŏng (오우정) (5.6 km) · Hŭindaemi-san (흰대미산) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kusu (구수) (0.8 km), Kŭmgwang (금광) (0.9 km), Yongjŏn (용전) (1.3 km), Kangch’ŏn (강천) (1.3 km), Kŭmgangsaettam (금강샛담) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Koje-myŏn (고제면) (5.7 km) · Jusang-myeon (주상면) (8.1 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (9.0 km) · Gabuk-myeon (가북면) (10.0 km) · Geochang-gun (거창) (11.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jikjisa Station (직지사역) (34.3 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 "웅양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- P’yoch’ung-sa (표충사) (2.9 km) — Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면)
- Pong-san (봉산) (2.6 km) — Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면)
- Ou-jŏng (오우정) (5.6 km) — Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면)
- Hŭindaemi-san (흰대미산) (3.0 km) — Ungyang-myŏn (웅양면)
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 Ungyang-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Geochang-gun, 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 →