Official / Local Name금일읍
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Wando-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.3338°N, 127.0602°E · 7 m
Overview
Geumil-eup (금일읍) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Wando-gun, South Jeolla (34.3338°N, 127.0602°E, elevation 7 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 금일읍 (Geumil-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Wando-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (48.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumilhaehaedanghwahaebyeon (금일해해당화해변) (0.1 km) · Ildo (일도) (3.3 km) · Pyeongildo (평일도) (1.8 km) · Jageunseom (작은섬) (1.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wolsongni (월송리) (1.0 km), Jukdong (죽동) (1.2 km), Sadong-ni (1.2 km), Dongbaek (동백) (1.2 km), Tongbaeng-ni (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Saengil-myeon (생일면) (7.2 km) · Geumdang-myeon (금당면) (11.3 km) · Yaksan-myeon (약산면) (15.1 km) · Geumsan-myeon (금산면) (16.9 km) · Hoejin-myeon (회진면) (19.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (48.2 km). KTX Honam & Jeolla Lines to Mokpo, Naju, Suncheon, and Yeosu Expo stations. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "금일읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumilhaehaedanghwahaebyeon (금일해해당화해변) (0.1 km) — Geumil-eup (금일읍)
- Ildo (일도) (3.3 km) — Geumil-eup (금일읍)
- Pyeongildo (평일도) (1.8 km) — Geumil-eup (금일읍)
- Jageunseom (작은섬) (1.9 km) — Geumil-eup (금일읍)
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 South 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 Geumil-eup (pop. 12,000) in Wando-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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