Official / Local Name부석면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Yeongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.9878°N, 128.6549°E · 314 m
Overview
Set at 314 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Yeongju-si (North Gyeongsang), Buseok-myeon (부석면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 부석면 (Buseok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Yeongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 314 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bonghwa Station (봉화역) (12.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chilboam (칠보암) (2.8 km) · Sobaeksanyesulchon (소백산예술촌) (1.4 km) · Buseoksa (부석사) (3.1 km) · Muneomeogogae (무넘어고개) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jegunggol (제궁골) (0.5 km), Tappyeong (탑평) (0.6 km), Sijang (시장) (0.8 km), Sageurei (사그레이) (1.0 km), Suyang (수양) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dansan-myeon (단산면) (6.8 km) · Murya-myeon (물야면) (7.2 km) · Sunheung-myeon (순흥면) (11.4 km) · Bonghwa-eup (봉화읍) (12.1 km) · Gimsatgat-myeon (김삿갓면) (12.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bonghwa Station (봉화역) (12.4 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 "부석면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chilboam (칠보암) (2.8 km) — Buseok-myeon (부석면)
- Sobaeksanyesulchon (소백산예술촌) (1.4 km) — Buseok-myeon (부석면)
- Buseoksa (부석사) (3.1 km) — Buseok-myeon (부석면)
- Muneomeogogae (무넘어고개) (0.7 km) — Buseok-myeon (부석면)
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 Buseok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongju-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 →