Official / Local Name금구면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gimje)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7784°N, 127.0395°E · 166 m
Overview
Situated in Gimje, North Jeolla at 166 m elevation, Geumgu-myeon (금구면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금구면 (Geumgu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gimje |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 166 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Tuckchin Station (10.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hyewŏn-sa (혜원사) (1.3 km) · Ponghwang-sa (봉황사) (2.8 km) · Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (3.0 km) · Kwisin-sa (귀신사) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tangwŏl (당월) (0.5 km), Yangsŏk (양석) (1.1 km), Taeyul (대율) (1.1 km), Taeya (대야) (1.5 km), Osan (오산) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Isŏ-myŏn (이서면) (5.7 km) · Hwangsan-myeon (황산면) (7.2 km) · Wansan-gu (Wansan-gu) (7.3 km) · Geumsan-myeon (금산면) (7.3 km) · Bongnam-myeon (봉남면) (8.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Tuckchin Station (10.6 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 "금구면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hyewŏn-sa (혜원사) (1.3 km) — Geumgu-myeon (금구면)
- Ponghwang-sa (봉황사) (2.8 km) — Geumgu-myeon (금구면)
- Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (3.0 km) — Geumgu-myeon (금구면)
- Kwisin-sa (귀신사) (3.8 km) — Geumgu-myeon (금구면)
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 Geumgu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimje, 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 →