Official / Local Name해평면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1996°N, 128.3917°E · 43 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 43 m elevation, Haepyeong-myeon (해평면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 해평면 (Haepyeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 43 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gumi Station (구미역) (9.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (1.7 km) · Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (5.1 km) · Tori-sa (6.1 km) · Tonghyŏn-sa (6.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changt’ŏ (장터) (0.5 km), Ch’ang-mal (창말) (0.6 km), Naksŏng-ni (낙성리) (0.7 km), Agol (0.8 km), Tudae (두대) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gumi (구미) (3.4 km) · Sandong-eup (산동면) (4.9 km) · Goa-eup (고아읍) (5.9 km) · Yangpo-dong (양포동) (8.0 km) · Jisan-dong (지산동) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gumi Station (구미역) (9.7 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 "해평면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Poch’ŏn-sa (보천사) (1.7 km) — Haepyeong-myeon (해평면)
- Chungnim-sa (죽림사) (5.1 km) — Haepyeong-myeon (해평면)
- Tori-sa (6.1 km) — Haepyeong-myeon (해평면)
- Tonghyŏn-sa (6.4 km) — Haepyeong-myeon (해평면)
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 Haepyeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gumi, 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 →