Official / Local Name적중면
Region / ProvinceGyeongsangnam-do (Hapcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5393°N, 128.2802°E · 40 m
Overview
Situated in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do at 40 m elevation, Jeokjung-myeon (적중면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 적중면 (Jeokjung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gyeongsangnam-do · Hapcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 40 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Haman Station (함안역) (31.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kamno-sa (감로사) (1.6 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (2.0 km) · Sanghong-sa (상홍사) (2.1 km) · Ch’ŏngjŏng-sa (청정사) (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | P’yŏngsan (평산) (0.6 km), Hwangjŏng-ni (황정리) (0.7 km), Chungbu (중부) (0.7 km), Pusu-ri (부수리) (0.8 km), Sangbu-ri (상부리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Chogye-myeon (초계면) (4.2 km) · Cheongdeok-myeon (청덕면) (6.3 km) · Pongsu-myŏn (봉수면) (6.6 km) · Purim-myŏn (부림면) (7.8 km) · Taeyang-myŏn (대양면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Haman Station (함안역) (31.4 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 "적중면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kamno-sa (감로사) (1.6 km) — Jeokjung-myeon (적중면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (관음사) (2.0 km) — Jeokjung-myeon (적중면)
- Sanghong-sa (상홍사) (2.1 km) — Jeokjung-myeon (적중면)
- Ch’ŏngjŏng-sa (청정사) (2.9 km) — Jeokjung-myeon (적중면)
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 Jeokjung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hapcheon-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 →