Official / Local Name교월동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gimje)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7824°N, 126.8631°E · 15 m
Overview
Situated in Gimje, North Jeolla at 15 m elevation, Gyowol-dong (교월동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 교월동 (Gyowol-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gimje |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 15 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimje Station (김제역) (4.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Baeksansa (소이암) (10.7 km) · Manseokboteo (만석보터) (11.0 km) · Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (13.2 km) · Ŭnjŏk-sa (은적사) (14.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changhwa-dong (1.3 km), Kimje (3.2 km), Sinp’ung-ni (3.9 km), Chuksal-li (4.5 km), Sindŭng (4.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yochon-dong (요촌동) (3.3 km) · Sinpung-dong (신풍동) (3.3 km) · Gimje (김제) (4.5 km) · Geomsan-dong (검산동) (4.8 km) · Juksan-myeon (죽산면) (5.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimje Station (김제역) (4.0 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "교월동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Baeksansa (소이암) (10.7 km) — Gyowol-dong (교월동)
- Manseokboteo (만석보터) (11.0 km) — Gyowol-dong (교월동)
- Kŭmsŏn-sa (금선사) (13.2 km) — Gyowol-dong (교월동)
- Ŭnjŏk-sa (은적사) (14.0 km) — Gyowol-dong (교월동)
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 North 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 Gyowol-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gimje, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →