Official / Local Name해보면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hampyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1669°N, 126.5746°E · 36 m
Overview
Situated in Hampyeong-gun, South Jeolla at 36 m elevation, Haebo-myeon (해보면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 해보면 (Haebo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hampyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gomakwon Station (고막원역) (15.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daewonjeongsa (대원정사) (0.6 km) · Woramsan (월암산) (0.3 km) · Yongcheonsa (용천사) (3.2 km) · Yongmunsa (용문사) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songsan (송산) (0.8 km), Bonae (보내) (0.8 km), Wolhyeon (월현) (0.9 km), Ungok (운곡) (1.3 km), Haebo-ri (해보리) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hampyeong-gun (함평) (4.2 km) · Worya-myeon (월야면) (5.2 km) · Nasan-myeon (나산면) (6.0 km) · Bulgap-myeon (불갑면) (7.2 km) · Singwang-myeon (신광면) (8.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gomakwon Station (고막원역) (15.6 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 "해보면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daewonjeongsa (대원정사) (0.6 km) — Haebo-myeon (해보면)
- Woramsan (월암산) (0.3 km) — Haebo-myeon (해보면)
- Yongcheonsa (용천사) (3.2 km) — Haebo-myeon (해보면)
- Yongmunsa (용문사) (3.2 km) — Haebo-myeon (해보면)
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 Haebo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hampyeong-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 →