Official / Local Name군동면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gangjin-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6415°N, 126.8225°E · 7 m
Overview
Situated in Gangjin-gun, South Jeolla at 7 m elevation, Gundong-myeon (군동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 군동면 (Gundong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gangjin-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (27.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Deokhosa (덕호사) (1.1 km) · Hwabangsa (화방사) (3.1 km) · Nammireuksa (남미륵사) (3.3 km) · Geumgoksa (금곡사) (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pyeongni (평리) (0.9 km), Deokcheon (덕천) (1.2 km), Tokusen-ri (덕천리) (1.2 km), Kŭmgang-ni (금강리) (1.2 km), Anpung (안풍) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangjin-gun (강진) (5.7 km) · Byeongyeong-myeon (병영면) (7.3 km) · Chillyang-myeon (칠량면) (7.8 km) · Jangheung-eup (장흥읍) (8.5 km) · Jakcheon-myeon (작천면) (8.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (27.5 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 "군동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Deokhosa (덕호사) (1.1 km) — Gundong-myeon (군동면)
- Hwabangsa (화방사) (3.1 km) — Gundong-myeon (군동면)
- Nammireuksa (남미륵사) (3.3 km) — Gundong-myeon (군동면)
- Geumgoksa (금곡사) (5.0 km) — Gundong-myeon (군동면)
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 Gundong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gangjin-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 →