Official / Local Name군내면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5318°N, 126.2843°E · 3 m
Overview
Situated in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla at 3 m elevation, Gunnae-myeon (군내면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 군내면 (Gunnae-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 3 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (30.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pori-sŏm (1.6 km) · Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (4.7 km) · Jeonggeorimjae (정거림재) (3.9 km) · Nae-do (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yŏnsan (0.5 km), Fundo-ri (1.7 km), Taesa (2.0 km), Tonden-ri (2.2 km), Sangga (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jindo-eup (진도읍) (6.4 km) · Gogun-myeon (고군면) (6.8 km) · Munnae-myeon (문내면) (8.9 km) · Uisin-myeon (의신면) (11.0 km) · Hwangsan-myeon (황산면) (15.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (30.3 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 "군내면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pori-sŏm (1.6 km) — Gunnae-myeon (군내면)
- Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (4.7 km) — Gunnae-myeon (군내면)
- Jeonggeorimjae (정거림재) (3.9 km) — Gunnae-myeon (군내면)
- Nae-do (3.6 km) — Gunnae-myeon (군내면)
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 Gunnae-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 →