Official / Local Name용성면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gyeongsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7964°N, 128.901°E · 107 m
Overview
Situated in Gyeongsan-si, North Gyeongsang at 107 m elevation, Yongseong-myeon (용성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용성면 (Yongseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gyeongsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 107 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bongjeong Station (봉정역) (14.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Palbaek-san (4.8 km) · Jogokseowon (조곡서원) (8.5 km) · Ireonjeol (일언절) (9.6 km) · Songnaegyo (송내교) (5.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songnim (0.4 km), Nae-ch’on (2.3 km), Tangni-ri (2.3 km), Kojuk (3.1 km), Oech’ol-li (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daechang-myeon (대창면) (7.4 km) · Jain-myeon (자인면) (7.4 km) · Namsan-myeon (남산면) (7.8 km) · Unmun-myeon (운문면) (9.1 km) · Nambang-dong (남방동) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bongjeong Station (봉정역) (14.6 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 "용성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Palbaek-san (4.8 km) — Yongseong-myeon (용성면)
- Jogokseowon (조곡서원) (8.5 km) — Yongseong-myeon (용성면)
- Ireonjeol (일언절) (9.6 km) — Yongseong-myeon (용성면)
- Songnaegyo (송내교) (5.8 km) — Yongseong-myeon (용성면)
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 Yongseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gyeongsan-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 →