Official / Local Name용암면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Seongju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8483°N, 128.3114°E · 151 m
Overview
Situated in Seongju-gun, North Gyeongsang at 151 m elevation, Yongam-myŏn (용암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용암면 (Yongam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Seongju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 151 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Munyang Station (문양역) (11.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chijang-sa (지장사) (1.5 km) · Duritijae (두리티재) (1.5 km) · Songnim-sa (송림사) (4.7 km) · Sŏngam-sa (성암사) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kwandong-ni (관동리) (0.9 km), Turisil (1.0 km), Haemok (해목) (1.1 km), Kŏnnŏ-mal (건너말) (1.1 km), Saema (새마) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongju-eup (성주읍) (7.1 km) · Seonnam-myeon (선남면) (7.3 km) · Unsu-myŏn (운수면) (7.5 km) · Seongju-gun (성주군) (8.1 km) · Suryun-myŏn (수륜면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Munyang Station (문양역) (11.7 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 "용암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chijang-sa (지장사) (1.5 km) — Yongam-myŏn (용암면)
- Duritijae (두리티재) (1.5 km) — Yongam-myŏn (용암면)
- Songnim-sa (송림사) (4.7 km) — Yongam-myŏn (용암면)
- Sŏngam-sa (성암사) (4.8 km) — Yongam-myŏn (용암면)
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 Yongam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Seongju-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 →