Yecheon-gun is one of 23 cities, counties and districts in Gyeongsangbuk-do. It has 12 neighborhoods (2 eup · 10 myeon) and 53,256 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Homyeong-eup with 20,846.
12neighborhoods
53,256residents
Landmark stamp: Hoeryongpo
Framed by golden sandy shores in Yecheon, this scenic river bend creates an almost island-like landscape where gentle waters wind around a rural community.
What to see
Meandering river waters loop in a dramatic curve around a sandy island village, forming an exquisite fluvial landform.
Visitor tip
Climbing up to the Biryongsan Mountain observatory provides sweeping panoramic vistas of the winding river embraced by white sandbars.
On screen
Popularized as a filming location for the classic drama Autumn in My Heart, visitors love walking across the quirky temporary bridge.
Food, festivals and stories of Yecheon-gun
Local food
Yecheon is celebrated for savory Yonggung sundae stuffed inside pork intestines, as well as deeply fragrant traditional sesame oil.
Did you know?
The stunning Hoeryongpo Village is dramatically encircled by the shimmering bends of the meandering Naeseongcheon Stream.
Local story
Yecheon preserves Samgang Jumak, a historic riverside tavern where Joseon Dynasty boatmen and merchants once rested while traveling along waterways.
Neighborhoods of Yecheon-gun (12)
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Yecheon-eup예천읍eup · 13,293 residents
Name: The town earned its name from ancient sweet spring water that was said to taste as pleasant as traditional rice nectar.
Photo spot: Walking along the Hancheon Sports Park trail offers pleasant views of the flowing stream and the bridge inspired by archery bows.
Story: Early Joseon dynasty officials once evaluated this auspicious basin with fine waterways and mountains as a potential royal capital site.
Name: The area received its poetic name, meaning tiger cry, from old tales of wild tigers roaring across the surrounding mountain ridges.
Story: Local legend tells of a protective tiger resting atop the rocky slopes of Geommusan, watching over the tranquil village below.
Photo spot: Cheonnyeon Forest ecological park inside the new provincial town center provides scenic walking trails alongside serene ponds and autumn foliage.
Story: The centuries-old Seoksongnyeong pine tree holds legal landownership under its own name and pays annual property taxes through local caretakers.
Name: The village was named Gamcheon because of sweet, refreshing spring waters that travelers and residents found exceptionally pleasant to drink.
Photo spot: The graceful evergreen branches spreading wide across the Seoksongnyeong site offer lovely backgrounds for photographers exploring the peaceful countryside.
Name: The village was named after riverside willow thickets, transforming the traditional native Korean term Beodeulnae into Chinese characters.
Food: Blessed with fertile soil and abundant sunshine, local agricultural greenhouses yield sweet oriental melons and vibrant tomatoes prized across the region.
Photo spot: The trail skirting Hwagok Reservoir offers peaceful photographic spots reflecting clear hills and green canopy upon calm reservoir waters.
Story: Legend recounts that an ascending dragon twisted its powerful tail, creating dramatic horseshoe curves along the shimmering Naeseongcheon river loop.
Photo spot: Climbing up to the Jangan Temple observation deck rewards visitors with panoramic scenes of Hoeryongpo's wide sands circled by the river.
Food: Travelers flock here to enjoy famous Yonggung sundae, hearty blood sausages stuffed with fresh vegetables and glutinous rice wrapped in pork intestines.
Name: The township name has long conveyed the deep civic aspiration of safeguarding timeless wisdom and benevolent community virtue.
Story: Old chronicles describe classical scholars traveling down the upper Nakdong River by wooden ferry, composing poetry inspired by winding waters and bluffs.
Food: Cold-pressed aromatic sesame oil freshly roasted at the traditional five-day market and tender local Korean beef are celebrated culinary specialties.
Story: Boatmen and traveling merchants gathered at Samgangjumak tavern where three rivers converge, sharing drinks and resting after exhausting overland journeys.
Photo spot: Standing beneath the massive old pagoda tree beside the preserved historic riverside tavern provides memorable frames evoking traditional travel culture.
Name: The name signifies a land bathed in warm sunlight where abundant grains ripen generously across fertile riverside farmlands.
Food: The township is famous for Eunpung Joonshi, unique dried persimmons with distinctive four-leaf indentations once presented as royal gifts.
Name: The area takes its poetic name from an ancient Silla dynasty county, signifying a land of enduring abundance and grace.
Photo spot: During springtime when apple blossoms bloom, the gentle hillside orchard paths transform into scenic panoramas bathed in soft floral white.
Local notes were drafted with the help of AI from public information. Population: Ministry of the Interior and Safety resident registration, September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.