Official / Local Name동일면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5066°N, 127.4655°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 15 m elevation, Dongil-myeon (동일면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 동일면 (Dongil-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeocheon Station (여천역) (34.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Naerarodo (내라로도) (0.6 km) · Bongnaesa (봉래사) (4.6 km) · Sayang-do (4.1 km) · Siho-do (시호도) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yanghwa-ri (0.7 km), Paekch’o (1.6 km), Tŏkhŭng (덕흥) (2.8 km), Pongyŏng-ni (3.0 km), Sin’gŭm-ni (4.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bongnae-myeon (봉래면) (7.4 km) · Yeongnam-myeon (영남면) (10.6 km) · Podu-myeon (포두면) (11.7 km) · Dohwa-myeon (도화면) (13.4 km) · Goheung-gun (고흥) (14.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeocheon Station (여천역) (34.1 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 "동일면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Naerarodo (내라로도) (0.6 km) — Dongil-myeon (동일면)
- Bongnaesa (봉래사) (4.6 km) — Dongil-myeon (동일면)
- Sayang-do (4.1 km) — Dongil-myeon (동일면)
- Siho-do (시호도) (4.3 km) — Dongil-myeon (동일면)
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 Dongil-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 →