Official / Local Name영덕읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongdeok-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.4353°N, 129.3825°E · 17 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongdeok-gun, North Gyeongsang at 17 m elevation, Yeongdeok-eup (영덕읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 영덕읍 (Yeongdeok-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongdeok-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pohang Station (40.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ildosa (일도사) (3.1 km) · Songdeoksa (송덕사) (3.7 km) · Myeongsamsa (명삼사) (3.9 km) · Hwarimsan (화림산) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwasu-ri (화수리) (0.4 km), Judong (주동) (0.5 km), Midong (미동) (1.2 km), Sigeori (시거리) (1.9 km), Samgye-ri (삼계리) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Ganggu-myeon (강구면) (6.3 km) · Chuksan-myeon (축산면) (7.7 km) · Yeongdeok-gun (영덕) (7.8 km) · Yeonghae-myeon (영해면) (10.9 km) · Dalsan-myeon (달산면) (11.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pohang Station (40.6 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 "영덕읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ildosa (일도사) (3.1 km) — Yeongdeok-eup (영덕읍)
- Songdeoksa (송덕사) (3.7 km) — Yeongdeok-eup (영덕읍)
- Myeongsamsa (명삼사) (3.9 km) — Yeongdeok-eup (영덕읍)
- Hwarimsan (화림산) (2.1 km) — Yeongdeok-eup (영덕읍)
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 Yeongdeok-eup (pop. 12,000) in Yeongdeok-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 →