Official / Local Name가금면
Region / ProvinceNorth Chungcheong (Chungju)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0298°N, 127.8509°E · 73 m
Overview
Situated in Chungju, North Chungcheong at 73 m elevation, Gageum-myeon (가금면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 가금면 (Gageum-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Chungcheong · Chungju |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 73 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokhaeng Station (목행역) (7.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Bonghaksa (봉학사) (2.3 km) · Mohyeonjeong (모현정) (4.3 km) · Tappyeong I Gyo (탑평이교) (0.4 km) · Yanggokgyo (양곡교) (0.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dolpakjae (돌팍제) (0.5 km), Bancheon (반천) (0.7 km), Myogok (묘골) (0.7 km), Mokgol (목골) (0.7 km), Heureuneup (흐르늡) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumga-myeon (금가면) (3.9 km) · Chungju (충주) (4.3 km) · Judeok-eup (주덕읍) (4.4 km) · Geumneung-dong (금능동) (6.5 km) · Chilgeumgeumneung-dong (칠금·금릉동) (7.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokhaeng Station (목행역) (7.3 km). KTX/SRT via Osong Station; KTX-Eum to Jecheon & Danyang; Cheongju International Airport (CJJ). Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "가금면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Bonghaksa (봉학사) (2.3 km) — Gageum-myeon (가금면)
- Mohyeonjeong (모현정) (4.3 km) — Gageum-myeon (가금면)
- Tappyeong I Gyo (탑평이교) (0.4 km) — Gageum-myeon (가금면)
- Yanggokgyo (양곡교) (0.6 km) — Gageum-myeon (가금면)
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 Chungcheong.
- 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 Gageum-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Chungju, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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