Official / Local Name죽변면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0503°N, 129.3947°E · 78 m
Overview
Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang (37.0503°N, 129.3947°E, elevation 78 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 죽변면 (Jukbyeon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 78 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seungbu Station (승부역) (28.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chukch’ŏng-sa (죽청사) (2.4 km) · Pongp’yŏng Beach (봉평해수욕장) (1.6 km) · Okchŏng-sa (옥정사) (3.4 km) · Chukpyŏn-dŭngdae (죽변등대) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songjŏn (송전) (0.4 km), Chukpyŏn-myŏn (죽변면) (0.5 km), Sŏngnae (성내) (0.7 km), Pakkok-tong (박곡동) (1.0 km), Sijŏng (시정) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uljin-eup (울진읍) (7.0 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (7.4 km) · Geunnam-myeon (근남면) (11.0 km) · Uljin-gun (울진) (15.6 km) · Wondeok-eup (원덕읍) (18.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seungbu Station (승부역) (28.3 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 "죽변면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chukch’ŏng-sa (죽청사) (2.4 km) — Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면)
- Pongp’yŏng Beach (봉평해수욕장) (1.6 km) — Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면)
- Okchŏng-sa (옥정사) (3.4 km) — Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면)
- Chukpyŏn-dŭngdae (죽변등대) (3.2 km) — Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면)
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 Jukbyeon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Uljin-gun, 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 →