Official / Local Name해리면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4718°N, 126.5111°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 19 m elevation, Haeri-myeon (해리면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 해리면 (Haeri-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noryeong Station (노령역) (26.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sabaengigogae (사뱅이고개) (0.9 km) · Songyangsa (송양사) (3.7 km) · Simhyangsa (심향사) (4.1 km) · Mireuksa (미륵사) (4.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seungbang (승방) (0.5 km), Jiro (지로) (0.6 km), Wanggeo (왕거) (0.6 km), Daeyang (대양) (0.7 km), Wangnim-ni (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangha-myeon (상하면) (4.6 km) · Simwon-myeon (심원면) (5.2 km) · Mujang-myeon (무장면) (9.0 km) · Asan-myeon (아산면) (9.1 km) · Hongnong-eup (홍농읍) (10.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noryeong Station (노령역) (26.3 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 "해리면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sabaengigogae (사뱅이고개) (0.9 km) — Haeri-myeon (해리면)
- Songyangsa (송양사) (3.7 km) — Haeri-myeon (해리면)
- Simhyangsa (심향사) (4.1 km) — Haeri-myeon (해리면)
- Mireuksa (미륵사) (4.6 km) — Haeri-myeon (해리면)
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 Haeri-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-gun, 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 →