Official / Local Name광석면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Nonsan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.2393°N, 127.0826°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 15 m elevation, Gwangseok-myeon (광석면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 광석면 (Gwangseok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Nonsan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Nonsan Station (논산역) (3.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Suseonam (수선암) (3.2 km) · Nopeunjeomgogae (높은점고개) (2.4 km) · Jonghakdang (종학당) (5.8 km) · Hoamsa (호암사) (5.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Keunhoejeong (큰회정) (0.4 km), Sindang-ni (0.4 km), Hoejeongi (회정이) (0.6 km), Iksa (익사) (0.7 km), Isa-ri (이사리) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daegyo-dong (대교동) (3.3 km) · Deokji-dong (덕지동) (3.4 km) · Hwaji-dong (화지동) (3.6 km) · Banwol-dong (반월동) (3.8 km) · Buchang-dong (부창동) (4.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Nonsan Station (논산역) (3.7 km). KTX/SRT to Cheonan-Asan and Gongju stations (35–50m from Seoul); Saemaeul lines along the West Coast. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "광석면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Suseonam (수선암) (3.2 km) — Gwangseok-myeon (광석면)
- Nopeunjeomgogae (높은점고개) (2.4 km) — Gwangseok-myeon (광석면)
- Jonghakdang (종학당) (5.8 km) — Gwangseok-myeon (광석면)
- Hoamsa (호암사) (5.9 km) — Gwangseok-myeon (광석면)
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 Chungcheongnam-do.
- 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 Gwangseok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Nonsan-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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