Official / Local Name고흥읍
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6036°N, 127.2617°E · 119 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 119 m elevation, Goheung-eup (고흥읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 고흥읍 (Goheung-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 119 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Deungnyang Station (득량역) (19.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tongbangjŏng-sa (동방정사) (1.2 km) · Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (1.9 km) · Omu-san (오무산) (1.0 km) · Sudŏk-san (수덕산) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŏngch’ol-li (성촌리) (0.4 km), T’apsaeng (탑생) (0.7 km), Tŭngam (등암) (1.4 km), Mŏkkokchae (먹곡재) (1.5 km), Hodong (호동) (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Pungyang-myeon (풍양면) (5.9 km) · Duwon-myeon (두원면) (6.0 km) · Goheung-gun (고흥) (6.9 km) · Dodeok-myeon (도덕면) (7.9 km) · Podu-myeon (포두면) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Deungnyang Station (득량역) (19.3 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 "고흥읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tongbangjŏng-sa (동방정사) (1.2 km) — Goheung-eup (고흥읍)
- Taesŏng-sa (대성사) (1.9 km) — Goheung-eup (고흥읍)
- Omu-san (오무산) (1.0 km) — Goheung-eup (고흥읍)
- Sudŏk-san (수덕산) (1.7 km) — Goheung-eup (고흥읍)
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 Goheung-eup (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-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 →