Official / Local Name옥성면
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Gumi)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2951°N, 128.2791°E · 55 m
Overview
Situated in Gumi, North Gyeongsang at 55 m elevation, Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥성면 (Oksŏng-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Gumi |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 55 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheongri Station (청리역) (14.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wŏram-jŏng (월암정) (2.9 km) · Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (3.7 km) · Tosŏn-sa (도선사) (4.6 km) · Pŏmnyun-sa (법륜사) (5.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Unnongso (웃농소) (0.5 km), Araenongso (아래농소) (1.3 km), K’ŭn-gol (큰골) (1.4 km), Yangjima (양지마) (1.4 km), Araegara-gol (아래가라골) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seonsan-eup (선산읍) (5.5 km) · Togae-myŏn (도개면) (6.8 km) · Mueul-myeon (무을면) (8.3 km) · Nakdong-myeon (낙동면) (9.3 km) · Goa-eup (고아읍) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheongri Station (청리역) (14.3 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 "옥성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wŏram-jŏng (월암정) (2.9 km) — Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면)
- Pohyŏn-sa (보현사) (3.7 km) — Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면)
- Tosŏn-sa (도선사) (4.6 km) — Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면)
- Pŏmnyun-sa (법륜사) (5.2 km) — Oksŏng-myŏn (옥성면)
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 Oksŏng-myŏn (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 →