Official / Local Name영순면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Mungyeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5622°N, 128.2505°E · 123 m
Overview
Situated in Mungyeong-si, North Gyeongsang at 123 m elevation, Yeongsun-myeon (영순면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 영순면 (Yeongsun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Mungyeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 123 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sanyang Station (산양역) (5.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Munsusa (문수사) (2.4 km) · Haejangsa (해장사) (2.6 km) · Seokbong (석봉) (0.7 km) · Munjangsa (문장사) (4.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gamgogae (감고개) (0.6 km), Murim (무림) (0.6 km), Murimjeongja (무림정자) (0.9 km), Geumnim (금림) (0.9 km), Namsanmaeul (남산마을) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeomchon-dong (점촌2동) (4.6 km) · Jeomchon-dong (점촌1동) (6.2 km) · Hamchang-eup (함창읍) (6.4 km) · Mungyeong-si (문경) (6.4 km) · Sanyang-myeon (산양면) (6.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sanyang Station (산양역) (5.3 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 "영순면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Munsusa (문수사) (2.4 km) — Yeongsun-myeon (영순면)
- Haejangsa (해장사) (2.6 km) — Yeongsun-myeon (영순면)
- Seokbong (석봉) (0.7 km) — Yeongsun-myeon (영순면)
- Munjangsa (문장사) (4.7 km) — Yeongsun-myeon (영순면)
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 Yeongsun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Mungyeong-si, 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 →