Official / Local Name공음면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3802°N, 126.5259°E · 27 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 27 m elevation, Gongeum-myeon (공음면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 공음면 (Gongeum-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 27 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Anpyeong Station (안평역) (23.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Dalteojae (달터재) (0.7 km) · Geumulmegigogae (그물메기고개) (1.0 km) · Donghak-nongminhyeongmyeongbalsangji (동학농민혁명발상지) (3.8 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seokjeong (석정) (0.5 km), Yongsu (용수) (0.6 km), Sanjeong (산정) (0.7 km), Chiram (칠암) (0.9 km), Gyedong (계동) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mujang-myeon (무장면) (5.4 km) · Beopseong-myeon (법성면) (6.0 km) · Daesan-myeon (대산면) (6.5 km) · Hongnong-eup (홍농읍) (7.7 km) · Sangha-myeon (상하면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Anpyeong Station (안평역) (23.6 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 "공음면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Dalteojae (달터재) (0.7 km) — Gongeum-myeon (공음면)
- Geumulmegigogae (그물메기고개) (1.0 km) — Gongeum-myeon (공음면)
- Donghak-nongminhyeongmyeongbalsangji (동학농민혁명발상지) (3.8 km) — Gongeum-myeon (공음면)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.8 km) — Gongeum-myeon (공음면)
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 Gongeum-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-gun, 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 →