Official / Local Name용남면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Tong-yeong-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8842°N, 128.4516°E · 9 m
Overview
Situated in Tong-yeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do at 9 m elevation, Yongnam-myeon (용남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용남면 (Yongnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Tong-yeong-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 9 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (35.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pam-sŏm (밤섬) (1.8 km) · Sŏngju-sŏm (성주섬) (2.1 km) · Haegan-do (해간도) (2.5 km) · Sop’ul-sŏm (소풀섬) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Majanggae (마장개) (0.4 km), Ŭm-ch’on (음촌) (0.7 km), Yangch’ol-li (양촌리) (0.8 km), Och’ol-li (오촌리) (0.9 km), Taebang-ni (대방리) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mujeon-dong (무전동) (3.4 km) · Jeongnyang-dong (정량동) (4.2 km) · Buksin-dong (북신동) (4.5 km) · Kwangdo-myŏn (광도면) (4.8 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (5.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Pyeongchon Station (평촌역) (35.3 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 "용남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pam-sŏm (밤섬) (1.8 km) — Yongnam-myeon (용남면)
- Sŏngju-sŏm (성주섬) (2.1 km) — Yongnam-myeon (용남면)
- Haegan-do (해간도) (2.5 km) — Yongnam-myeon (용남면)
- Sop’ul-sŏm (소풀섬) (2.6 km) — Yongnam-myeon (용남면)
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 Yongnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Tong-yeong-si, 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 →