Official / Local Name하서면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Buan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7101°N, 126.6265°E · 30 m
Overview
Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 30 m elevation, Haseo-myeon (하서면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 하서면 (Haseo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Buan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 30 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sintaein Station (신태인역) (23.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manjeoksa (만적사) (4.9 km) · Useuljae (우슬재) (2.6 km) · Gaeamsa (개암사) (5.7 km) · Tarubi (타루비) (5.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jangsin (장신) (1.1 km), Seoksang-ri (석상리) (2.0 km), Yongwa (용와) (2.2 km), Suryeon (수련) (2.7 km), T’ongjŏng-ni (2.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Buan-gun (부안) (3.9 km) · Sangseo-myeon (상서면) (5.2 km) · Haengan-myeon (행안면) (7.1 km) · Gyehwa-myeon (계화면) (7.8 km) · Jusan-myeon (주산면) (9.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sintaein Station (신태인역) (23.4 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 "하서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manjeoksa (만적사) (4.9 km) — Haseo-myeon (하서면)
- Useuljae (우슬재) (2.6 km) — Haseo-myeon (하서면)
- Gaeamsa (개암사) (5.7 km) — Haseo-myeon (하서면)
- Tarubi (타루비) (5.9 km) — Haseo-myeon (하서면)
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 Haseo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Buan-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 →