Official / Local Name동진면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Buan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7529°N, 126.7459°E · 8 m
Overview
Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 8 m elevation, Dongjin-myeon (동진면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 동진면 (Dongjin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Buan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 8 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gamgok Station (감곡역) (13.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dolmosandangsan (돌모산당산) (7.8 km) · Jungnimni-seokjangsaeng (죽림리석장생) (8.9 km) · Manjeoksa (만적사) (9.4 km) · Tarubi (타루비) (11.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Ponghwang (1.2 km), Changdŭng-ni (1.9 km), Buan (3.0 km), Ansŏng (3.4 km), Tangha-ri (3.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haengan-myeon (행안면) (5.2 km) · Buan-eup (부안읍) (5.3 km) · Juksan-myeon (죽산면) (5.9 km) · Gyehwa-myeon (계화면) (7.1 km) · Baeksan-myeon (백산면) (7.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gamgok Station (감곡역) (13.8 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "동진면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dolmosandangsan (돌모산당산) (7.8 km) — Dongjin-myeon (동진면)
- Jungnimni-seokjangsaeng (죽림리석장생) (8.9 km) — Dongjin-myeon (동진면)
- Manjeoksa (만적사) (9.4 km) — Dongjin-myeon (동진면)
- Tarubi (타루비) (11.1 km) — Dongjin-myeon (동진면)
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 North 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 Dongjin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Buan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →