Official / Local Name금동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.403°N, 127.3712°E · 90 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 90 m elevation, Geum-dong (금동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금동 (Geum-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 90 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (1.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manboksaji (만복사지) (0.5 km) · Gwanghallu (광한루) (0.7 km) · Daeboksa (대복사) (1.5 km) · Namwonhyanggyo (남원향교) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Josan (조산) (0.5 km), Saejeongjae (새정재) (0.7 km), Saeteo (새터) (1.1 km), Aedong (애동) (1.1 km), Bianjeong (비안정) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongeo-dong (천거동) (0.6 km) · Wangjeong-dong (왕정동) (0.7 km) · Hajeong-dong (하정동) (0.9 km) · Josan-dong (조산동) (1.1 km) · Dongchung-dong (동충동) (1.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (1.3 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 "금동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manboksaji (만복사지) (0.5 km) — Geum-dong (금동)
- Gwanghallu (광한루) (0.7 km) — Geum-dong (금동)
- Daeboksa (대복사) (1.5 km) — Geum-dong (금동)
- Namwonhyanggyo (남원향교) (2.3 km) — Geum-dong (금동)
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 Geum-dong (pop. 12,000) in Namwon, 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 →