Official / Local Name고죽동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4422°N, 127.4042°E · 197 m
Overview
Set at 197 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Namwon (North Jeolla), Gojuk-dong (고죽동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 고죽동 (Gojuk-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 197 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Namwon Station (남원역) (3.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Changjuseowon (창주서원) (2.5 km) · Doinsa (도인사) (2.8 km) · Chungnyeolsa (충렬사) (2.9 km) · Namwonhyanggyo (남원향교) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gosangol (고산골) (1.0 km), Hagalchi (하갈치) (1.4 km), Tot’ong-dong (1.4 km), Jeongdong (정동) (1.4 km), Nureundae (누른대) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wollak-dong (월락동) (1.4 km) · Galchi-dong (갈치동) (2.0 km) · Gwangchi-dong (광치동) (2.3 km) · Dotong-dong (도통동) (2.9 km) · Namwon (남원) (3.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Namwon Station (남원역) (3.7 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 "고죽동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Changjuseowon (창주서원) (2.5 km) — Gojuk-dong (고죽동)
- Doinsa (도인사) (2.8 km) — Gojuk-dong (고죽동)
- Chungnyeolsa (충렬사) (2.9 km) — Gojuk-dong (고죽동)
- Namwonhyanggyo (남원향교) (3.0 km) — Gojuk-dong (고죽동)
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 Gojuk-dong (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 →