Official / Local Name군남면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeonggwang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2211°N, 126.438°E · 12 m
Overview
Situated in Yeonggwang-gun, South Jeolla at 12 m elevation, Gunnam-myeon (군남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 군남면 (Gunnam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeonggwang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 12 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hampyeong Station (함평역) (24.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Samgaksan (삼각산) (2.7 km) · Saeteojae (새터재) (3.3 km) · Siaraegyo (시아래교) (1.9 km) · Maebong (매봉) (3.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Myodong (묘동) (0.6 km), Namch’ang-ni (0.6 km), Gusandong (구산동) (1.1 km), Bongdeok (봉덕) (1.3 km), Yangdong (양동) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gunseo-myeon (군서면) (5.2 km) · Bulgap-myeon (불갑면) (6.9 km) · Yeonggwang-gun (영광) (7.3 km) · Yeomsan-myeon (염산면) (7.4 km) · Singwang-myeon (신광면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hampyeong Station (함평역) (24.6 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 "군남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Samgaksan (삼각산) (2.7 km) — Gunnam-myeon (군남면)
- Saeteojae (새터재) (3.3 km) — Gunnam-myeon (군남면)
- Siaraegyo (시아래교) (1.9 km) — Gunnam-myeon (군남면)
- Maebong (매봉) (3.5 km) — Gunnam-myeon (군남면)
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 Gunnam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeonggwang-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 →