Official / Local Name북이면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4287°N, 126.7949°E · 126 m
Overview
Situated in Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla at 126 m elevation, Bugi-myeon (북이면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 북이면 (Bugi-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 126 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Baegyangsa Station (백양사역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Joyeonggyu-jeongnyeo (조영규정려) (2.2 km) · Sinmoebong (심뫼봉) (1.8 km) · Wolhagyo (월하교) (0.7 km) · Dalseonggyo (달성교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dalseong (달성) (0.4 km), Nammaengi (남맹이) (0.5 km), Sinwol-ri (신월리) (0.5 km), Wolha (월하) (0.7 km), Mildeung (밀등) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bugil-myeon (북일면) (6.6 km) · Bukha-myeon (북하면) (7.2 km) · Ibam-myeon (입암면) (7.9 km) · Gochang-eup (고창읍) (8.3 km) · Sillim-myeon (신림면) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Baegyangsa Station (백양사역) (1.2 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "북이면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Joyeonggyu-jeongnyeo (조영규정려) (2.2 km) — Bugi-myeon (북이면)
- Sinmoebong (심뫼봉) (1.8 km) — Bugi-myeon (북이면)
- Wolhagyo (월하교) (0.7 km) — Bugi-myeon (북이면)
- Dalseonggyo (달성교) (0.7 km) — Bugi-myeon (북이면)
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 South Jeolla.
- 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 Bugi-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →