Official / Local Name개정면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gunsan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9576°N, 126.7853°E · 5 m
Overview
Situated in Gunsan, North Jeolla at 5 m elevation, Gaejeong-myeon (개정면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 개정면 (Gaejeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gunsan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 5 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gaejeong Station (개정역) (1.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ilgwangsa (일광사) (6.1 km) · Geumganggongwon (금강공원) (6.2 km) · Bocheonsa (보천사) (8.7 km) · Buljisa (불지사) (9.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tongjŏng (1.0 km), Songho (1.0 km), Hajang (1.6 km), Pungnae (1.9 km), Chopsan-ni (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gaejeong-dong (개정동) (2.4 km) · Guam-dong (구암동) (4.1 km) · Jochon-dong (조촌동) (4.4 km) · Seongsan-myeon (성산면) (4.5 km) · Daeya-myeon (대야면) (4.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gaejeong Station (개정역) (1.9 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 "개정면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ilgwangsa (일광사) (6.1 km) — Gaejeong-myeon (개정면)
- Geumganggongwon (금강공원) (6.2 km) — Gaejeong-myeon (개정면)
- Bocheonsa (보천사) (8.7 km) — Gaejeong-myeon (개정면)
- Buljisa (불지사) (9.3 km) — Gaejeong-myeon (개정면)
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 Gaejeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunsan, 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 →