Official / Local Name유곡면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Uiryeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4196°N, 128.2953°E · 96 m
Overview
Situated in Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 96 m elevation, Yugok-myeon (유곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 유곡면 (Yugok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Uiryeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 96 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gunbuk Station (군북역) (18.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Oksan-sa (옥산사) (2.6 km) · Yongdu-am (용두암) (2.7 km) · Puryŏn-sa (불연사) (3.5 km) · Madŭng-san (마등산) (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Maduyangji (마두양지) (0.5 km), Chungjang (중장) (0.8 km), Songsal-li (송산리) (0.9 km), Ok-tong (옥동) (1.1 km), Madu-ri (마두리) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uiryeong-gun (의령) (3.4 km) · Gungnyu-myeon (궁류면) (5.9 km) · Jeonggok-myeon (정곡면) (6.2 km) · Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면) (6.9 km) · Yongdeok-myeon (용덕면) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gunbuk Station (군북역) (18.3 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 "유곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Oksan-sa (옥산사) (2.6 km) — Yugok-myeon (유곡면)
- Yongdu-am (용두암) (2.7 km) — Yugok-myeon (유곡면)
- Puryŏn-sa (불연사) (3.5 km) — Yugok-myeon (유곡면)
- Madŭng-san (마등산) (2.8 km) — Yugok-myeon (유곡면)
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 Yugok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uiryeong-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 →