Official / Local Name대구면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gangjin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5108°N, 126.8177°E · 120 m
Overview
Situated in Gangjin-gun, South Jeolla at 120 m elevation, Daegu-myeon (대구면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대구면 (Daegu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gangjin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 120 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (37.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chŏngsu-sa (3.4 km) · Mangyŏng-dae (0.9 km) · Yŏgye-san (1.6 km) · Kwanch’al-bong (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kyech’i-ri (계치리) (0.4 km), Nansan (1.2 km), Tangjŏn (1.3 km), Yongmul-li (용문리) (1.4 km), Sudong (수동) (2.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daedeok-eup (대덕읍) (6.3 km) · Maryang-myeon (마량면) (6.8 km) · Chillyang-myeon (칠량면) (6.8 km) · Sinjeon-myeon (신전면) (9.4 km) · Doam-myeon (도암면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (37.4 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 "대구면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chŏngsu-sa (3.4 km) — Daegu-myeon (대구면)
- Mangyŏng-dae (0.9 km) — Daegu-myeon (대구면)
- Yŏgye-san (1.6 km) — Daegu-myeon (대구면)
- Kwanch’al-bong (2.3 km) — Daegu-myeon (대구면)
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 Daegu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gangjin-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 →