Official / Local Name군외면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Wando-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.3607°N, 126.6641°E · 74 m
Overview
Situated in Wando-gun, South Jeolla at 74 m elevation, Gunoe-myeon (군외면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 군외면 (Gunoe-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Wando-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 74 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (54.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jieunsa (지은사) (2.9 km) · Gaetbaramgongwon (갯바람공원) (3.0 km) · Baegunbong (백운봉) (1.9 km) · Sukseungbong (숙승봉) (2.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chopyeong (초평) (1.5 km), Galmulli (갈물리) (1.6 km), Yonggyeri (용계리) (1.7 km), Samdu (삼두) (1.9 km), Samjang (삼장) (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bukpyeong-myeon (북평면) (5.7 km) · Wando-eup (완도읍) (6.2 km) · Wando-gun (완도) (8.7 km) · Bugil-myeon (북일면) (10.8 km) · Songji-myeon (송지면) (12.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (54.2 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 "군외면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jieunsa (지은사) (2.9 km) — Gunoe-myeon (군외면)
- Gaetbaramgongwon (갯바람공원) (3.0 km) — Gunoe-myeon (군외면)
- Baegunbong (백운봉) (1.9 km) — Gunoe-myeon (군외면)
- Sukseungbong (숙승봉) (2.6 km) — Gunoe-myeon (군외면)
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 Gunoe-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Wando-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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