Uiryeong-gun is one of 22 cities, counties and districts in Gyeongsangnam-do. It has 13 neighborhoods (1 eup · 12 myeon) and 24,520 registered residents (September 2026). The most populous neighborhood is Uiryeong-eup with 8,866.
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Landmark stamp: Uiryeong Cloud Bridge
Suspended high above meeting streams in Uiryeong, this distinct pedestrian bridge allows travelers to walk across airy spans while admiring scenic waterside greenery.
What to see
Standing atop the three-way suspension bridge offers a panoramic view of where the Namcheon and Uibyeongcheon streams meet.
Legends & stories
Built near Chungiksa shrine and rugged rocks, the bridge is surrounded by the noble spirit of Joseon righteous armies.
Food nearby
Heading toward the town market after crossing lets you savor cooling buckwheat soba and hearty spicy beef soup.
Food, festivals and stories of Uiryeong-gun
Local food
Uiryeong is celebrated for manggaetteok rice cakes wrapped in smilax leaves and savory cold buckwheat soba noodles.
Local story
Uiryeong is the historic birthplace of General Gwak Jae-u, the celebrated leader who organized righteous armies during the Imjin War.
Did you know?
Local legend says that three great corporate founders were born within twenty li of the cauldron-shaped Sotbawi Rock.
Neighborhoods of Uiryeong-gun (13)
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Uiryeong-eup의령읍eup · 8,866 residents
Food: You can savor fragrant manggaetteok made of chewy rice cake wrapped in greenbrier leaves at the traditional market alleys.
Photo spot: Walking across the red suspension bridge over Namcheon stream provides scenic panoramic views of the water and downtown area.
Story: Chungiksa Shrine honors General Gwak Jae-u, who wore red robes while leading the righteous army during the Imjin War.
Name: The name originated from its geographical position situated along the western banks of the broad Nakdonggang River.
Photo spot: Riverside embankments stretching along the Nakdonggang River offer expansive scenery where travelers capture photos of the tranquil moving water.
Name: The name comes from an ancient beacon station that signaled urgent national news across distances using fires and smoke.
Fun fact: Cradled by sheltering mountain slopes, the high basin experiences sharp temperature differences that nourish succulent strawberries and sweet tomatoes.
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.