Official / Local Name율면
Region / ProvinceGyeonggi Province (Icheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0671°N, 127.5456°E · 102 m
Overview
Situated in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi Province at 102 m elevation, Yul-myeon (율면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 율면 (Yul-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeonggi Province · Icheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 102 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Eumseong Station (음성역) (21.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chilseongsa (칠성사) (2.3 km) · Imosa (임오사) (3.6 km) · Nodanteogogae (노단터고개) (2.6 km) · Sanyanggyo (산양교) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Araetjawori (아랫자워리) (0.7 km), Witjawori (윗자워리) (0.7 km), Yangdalmal (양달말) (0.9 km), Saeteo (새터) (0.9 km), Oeseoksan (외석산) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Saenggeuk-myeon (생극면) (7.2 km) · Samseong-myeon (삼성면) (7.3 km) · Iljuk-myeon (일죽면) (7.6 km) · Seolseong-myeon (설성면) (8.2 km) · Janghowon-eup (장호원읍) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Eumseong Station (음성역) (21.2 km). Directly integrated with Seoul Metropolitan Subway, GTX high-speed commuter rail, and KTX via Suwon & Gwangmyeong. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "율면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chilseongsa (칠성사) (2.3 km) — Yul-myeon (율면)
- Imosa (임오사) (3.6 km) — Yul-myeon (율면)
- Nodanteogogae (노단터고개) (2.6 km) — Yul-myeon (율면)
- Sanyanggyo (산양교) (1.2 km) — Yul-myeon (율면)
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 Gyeonggi Province.
- 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 Yul-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Icheon-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gyeonggi Province → · 3,651 All Cities →