Official / Local Name고군면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.4886°N, 126.3361°E · 163 m
Overview
Situated in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla at 163 m elevation, Gogun-myeon (고군면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 고군면 (Gogun-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 163 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (34.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jukjesan (죽제산) (0.4 km) · Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (3.5 km) · Jubongjae (주봉재) (2.1 km) · Cheomchalsan (첨찰산) (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kosŏng-ni (0.6 km), Jisu (지수) (0.7 km), Oha (오하) (0.9 km), Osang (오상) (1.0 km), Geumhagni (금학리) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (6.8 km) · Uisin-myeon (의신면) (7.4 km) · Jindo-eup (진도읍) (8.9 km) · Munnae-myeon (문내면) (12.9 km) · Hwangsan-myeon (황산면) (13.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (34.0 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 "고군면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jukjesan (죽제산) (0.4 km) — Gogun-myeon (고군면)
- Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (3.5 km) — Gogun-myeon (고군면)
- Jubongjae (주봉재) (2.1 km) — Gogun-myeon (고군면)
- Cheomchalsan (첨찰산) (2.2 km) — Gogun-myeon (고군면)
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 Gogun-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jindo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →