Official / Local Name울진읍
Region / ProvinceNorth Gyeongsang (Uljin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.0013°N, 129.3449°E · 170 m
Overview
Situated in Uljin-gun, North Gyeongsang at 170 m elevation, Uljin-eup (울진읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 울진읍 (Uljin-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Gyeongsang · Uljin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 170 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seungbu Station (승부역) (23.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kosa-sansŏng (고사산성) (4.0 km) · Kajin-jae (가진재) (1.3 km) · Asi-gogae (아시고개) (1.3 km) · Ponghwa-sa (봉화사) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sillim (신림) (0.5 km), Sŏlmae (설매) (0.8 km), Sinbaemi (1.5 km), Pirae (비래) (1.6 km), Kinbat (긴밭) (1.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geunnam-myeon (근남면) (5.3 km) · Jukbyeon-myeon (죽변면) (7.0 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (8.1 km) · Uljin-gun (울진) (9.3 km) · Sŏ-myŏn (서면) (14.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seungbu Station (승부역) (23.2 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 "울진읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kosa-sansŏng (고사산성) (4.0 km) — Uljin-eup (울진읍)
- Kajin-jae (가진재) (1.3 km) — Uljin-eup (울진읍)
- Asi-gogae (아시고개) (1.3 km) — Uljin-eup (울진읍)
- Ponghwa-sa (봉화사) (4.4 km) — Uljin-eup (울진읍)
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 Uljin-eup (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 →