Official / Local Name무을면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2603°N, 128.1972°E · 69 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 69 m elevation, Mueul-myeon (무을면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 무을면 (Mueul-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 69 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oksan Station (옥산역) (9.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Suda-sa (수다사) (3.9 km) · Kamno-sa (감로사) (2.9 km) · Wŏnt’ong-san (원통산) (2.3 km) · Mimo-san (미모산) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songsamun-mal (송삼웃말) (0.7 km), Mojong-gol (모종골) (0.7 km), Uja-ri (우자리) (1.0 km), Kajŏngja (가정자) (1.1 km), Mŏmu-gol (머무골) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Kammun-myŏn (감문면) (5.4 km) · Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면) (8.3 km) · Seonsan-eup (선산읍) (8.9 km) · Gaeryeong-myeon (개령면) (9.1 km) · Cheongni-myeon (청리면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oksan Station (옥산역) (9.5 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 "무을면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Suda-sa (수다사) (3.9 km) — Mueul-myeon (무을면)
- Kamno-sa (감로사) (2.9 km) — Mueul-myeon (무을면)
- Wŏnt’ong-san (원통산) (2.3 km) — Mueul-myeon (무을면)
- Mimo-san (미모산) (2.2 km) — Mueul-myeon (무을면)
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 Mueul-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 →