Official / Local Name강진면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Imsil-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.529°N, 127.1226°E · 136 m
Overview
Situated in Imsil-gun, North Jeolla at 136 m elevation, Gangjin-myeon (강진면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 강진면 (Gangjin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Imsil-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 136 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Osu Station (오수역) (18.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sanjiam (산지암) (1.3 km) · Guryongam (구룡암) (3.4 km) · Yongdusa (용두사) (2.0 km) · Pilbongsan (필봉산) (1.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Keunteotgol (큰텃골) (0.7 km), Molgol (몰골) (0.8 km), Yongsu-ri (용수리) (1.4 km), Huiyeoteo (희여터) (1.5 km), Sadong (사동) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deokchi-myeon (덕치면) (5.7 km) · Sannae-myeon (산내면) (7.6 km) · Cheongung-myeon (청웅면) (7.8 km) · Gurim-myeon (구림면) (8.4 km) · Sunchang-gun (순창) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Osu Station (오수역) (18.0 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 "강진면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sanjiam (산지암) (1.3 km) — Gangjin-myeon (강진면)
- Guryongam (구룡암) (3.4 km) — Gangjin-myeon (강진면)
- Yongdusa (용두사) (2.0 km) — Gangjin-myeon (강진면)
- Pilbongsan (필봉산) (1.3 km) — Gangjin-myeon (강진면)
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 Gangjin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Imsil-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 →