Official / Local Name대서면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7592°N, 127.281°E · 20 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 20 m elevation, Daeseo-myeon (대서면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 대서면 (Daeseo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Joseong Station (조성역) (6.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Goheungseodongsa (고흥서동사) (2.9 km) · Jeseoksa (제석사) (3.1 km) · Pyeongchongyo (평촌교) (0.8 km) · Samchigyo (삼치교) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tongbaekto (동백도) (0.6 km), Hwajang (화장) (0.6 km), Pyeongchon (평촌) (0.6 km), Gwisan (귀산) (0.9 km), Andong (안동) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Joseong-myeon (조성면) (6.0 km) · Donggang-myeon (동강면) (6.1 km) · Namyang-myeon (남양면) (7.4 km) · Beolgyo-eup (벌교읍) (9.8 km) · Deungnyang-myeon (득량면) (10.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Joseong Station (조성역) (6.0 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 "대서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Goheungseodongsa (고흥서동사) (2.9 km) — Daeseo-myeon (대서면)
- Jeseoksa (제석사) (3.1 km) — Daeseo-myeon (대서면)
- Pyeongchongyo (평촌교) (0.8 km) — Daeseo-myeon (대서면)
- Samchigyo (삼치교) (1.2 km) — Daeseo-myeon (대서면)
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 Daeseo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-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 →