Official / Local Name과역면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Goheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6851°N, 127.3861°E · 29 m
Overview
Situated in Goheung-gun, South Jeolla at 29 m elevation, Gwayeok-myeon (과역면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 과역면 (Gwayeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Goheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 29 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Guryong Station (구룡역) (17.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Muryangsa (무량사) (3.2 km) · Cheonhak I Je (천학이제) (5.5 km) · Neunggasa (능가사) (5.8 km) · Narimiseom (나리미섬) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hodeok (호덕) (0.5 km), Bongchon (봉촌) (0.7 km), Hodeok-ri (호덕리) (0.9 km), Gasan (가산) (1.0 km), Pangŏnnŏ (방건너) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jeomam-myeon (점암면) (5.0 km) · Namyang-myeon (남양면) (6.4 km) · Duwon-myeon (두원면) (10.6 km) · Yeongnam-myeon (영남면) (11.3 km) · Goheung-gun (고흥) (12.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Guryong Station (구룡역) (17.6 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 "과역면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Muryangsa (무량사) (3.2 km) — Gwayeok-myeon (과역면)
- Cheonhak I Je (천학이제) (5.5 km) — Gwayeok-myeon (과역면)
- Neunggasa (능가사) (5.8 km) — Gwayeok-myeon (과역면)
- Narimiseom (나리미섬) (3.0 km) — Gwayeok-myeon (과역면)
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 Gwayeok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goheung-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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