Official / Local Name동복면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.075°N, 127.1467°E · 144 m
Overview
Situated in Hwasun-gun, South Jeolla at 144 m elevation, Dongbok-myeon (동복면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 동복면 (Dongbok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 144 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bokam Station (북암역) (9.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Gyeongyeolgyo (경열교) (1.5 km) · Haeungyo (해운교) (2.0 km) · Yeongcheonsa (영천사) (4.5 km) · Dongbokgyo (동복교) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dongjeong (동정) (0.4 km), Doksang-ri (독상리) (1.4 km), Chiljeong (칠정) (1.8 km), Cheonbyeon-ri (천변리) (1.9 km), Yongji (용지) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Iseo-myeon (이서면) (7.8 km) · Nam-myeon (남면) (8.7 km) · Juam-myeon (주암면) (9.0 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (9.4 km) · Dong-myeon (동면) (9.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bokam Station (북암역) (9.1 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 "동복면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Gyeongyeolgyo (경열교) (1.5 km) — Dongbok-myeon (동복면)
- Haeungyo (해운교) (2.0 km) — Dongbok-myeon (동복면)
- Yeongcheonsa (영천사) (4.5 km) — Dongbok-myeon (동복면)
- Dongbokgyo (동복교) (2.2 km) — Dongbok-myeon (동복면)
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 Dongbok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-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 →