Official / Local Name금지면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3333°N, 127.2833°E · 86 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 86 m elevation, Geumji-myeon (금지면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금지면 (Geumji-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 86 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumji Station (금지역) (0.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (8.8 km) · Torim-sa (7.3 km) · Gwangchongyo (광촌교) (6.8 km) · Yongamsa (용암사) (9.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pangch’ol-li (1.4 km), Naegi (1.8 km), Wŏn-ch’on (2.4 km), Ongjŏng-ni (3.2 km), Sejŏl-li (3.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daegang-myeon (대강면) (5.6 km) · Jusaeng-myeon (주생면) (5.7 km) · Songdong-myeon (송동면) (5.9 km) · Gokseong-eup (곡성읍) (6.3 km) · Ip-myeon (입면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumji Station (금지역) (0.8 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 "금지면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (8.8 km) — Geumji-myeon (금지면)
- Torim-sa (7.3 km) — Geumji-myeon (금지면)
- Gwangchongyo (광촌교) (6.8 km) — Geumji-myeon (금지면)
- Yongamsa (용암사) (9.2 km) — Geumji-myeon (금지면)
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 Geumji-myeon (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 →