Official / Local Name하의면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Sinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.6176°N, 126.0264°E · 18 m
Overview
Situated in Sinan-gun, South Jeolla at 18 m elevation, Haui-myeon (하의면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 하의면 (Haui-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Sinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (38.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Touchi To (2.2 km) · Song-do (2.2 km) · Hauido (하이도) (2.3 km) · Kae-do (2.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏnwŏl-li (0.6 km), Chŏn’gwang-ni (0.6 km), Nŭngsal-li (1.5 km), Hugwang-ni (1.8 km), Unggok (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sinui-myeon (신의면) (7.3 km) · Docho-myeon (도초면) (10.3 km) · Jangsan-myeon (장산면) (11.7 km) · Anjwa-myeon (안좌면) (15.8 km) · Bigeum-myeon (비금면) (17.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (38.2 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 "하의면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Touchi To (2.2 km) — Haui-myeon (하의면)
- Song-do (2.2 km) — Haui-myeon (하의면)
- Hauido (하이도) (2.3 km) — Haui-myeon (하의면)
- Kae-do (2.9 km) — Haui-myeon (하의면)
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 Haui-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sinan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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