Official / Local Name금성면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Damyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3415°N, 127.0366°E · 76 m
Overview
Situated in Damyang-gun, South Jeolla at 76 m elevation, Geumseong-myeon (금성면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금성면 (Geumseong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Damyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 76 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (22.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (2.3 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (5.1 km) · Geumwolgyo (금월교) (1.9 km) · Yeonhwabong (연화봉) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏkhyŏn (1.0 km), Murimdong (무림동) (1.6 km), Oecheon (외천) (2.0 km), Woncheon-ri (원천리) (2.2 km), Geumwol (금월) (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Damyang-gun (담양) (4.1 km) · Geumgwa-myeon (금과면) (4.4 km) · Damyang-eup (담양읍) (5.6 km) · Mujeong-myeon (무정면) (6.5 km) · Paldeok-myeon (팔덕면) (7.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (22.2 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 "금성면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ongnyeobong (옥녀봉) (2.3 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (5.1 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Geumwolgyo (금월교) (1.9 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
- Yeonhwabong (연화봉) (3.8 km) — Geumseong-myeon (금성면)
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 Geumseong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Damyang-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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