Official / Local Name영현면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0448°N, 128.2182°E · 73 m
Overview
Situated in Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 73 m elevation, Yeonghyeon-myeon (영현면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 영현면 (Yeonghyeon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 73 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Galchon Station (갈촌역) (11.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Solgi-sa (솔기사) (3.2 km) · Ŭnhye-sa (은혜사) (4.1 km) · Yŏndae-am (연대암) (5.1 km) · P’okp’o-am (폭포암) (5.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Samgŏri (0.5 km), Yŏngbu (1.4 km), Oegalch’ŏn (외갈천) (3.0 km), Yŏnhwa-ri (3.2 km), Ch’ugye (3.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangni-myeon (상리면) (5.9 km) · Taega-myŏn (대가면) (6.0 km) · Yeongo-myeon (영오면) (6.3 km) · Geumgok-myeon (금곡면) (6.9 km) · Goseong-gun (고성) (7.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Galchon Station (갈촌역) (11.3 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 "영현면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Solgi-sa (솔기사) (3.2 km) — Yeonghyeon-myeon (영현면)
- Ŭnhye-sa (은혜사) (4.1 km) — Yeonghyeon-myeon (영현면)
- Yŏndae-am (연대암) (5.1 km) — Yeonghyeon-myeon (영현면)
- P’okp’o-am (폭포암) (5.5 km) — Yeonghyeon-myeon (영현면)
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 Yeonghyeon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-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 →