Official / Local Name회진면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangheung-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.4738°N, 126.9364°E · 41 m
Overview
Situated in Jangheung-gun, South Jeolla at 41 m elevation, Hoejin-myeon (회진면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 회진면 (Hoejin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangheung-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 41 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Boseong Station (보성역) (35.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Myŏngdŏk-sa (2.0 km) · Taengjaseom (탱자섬) (1.8 km) · Somarido (소마리도) (2.3 km) · Pomyŏng-sa (5.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hasin (농장) (0.6 km), Nongjang (0.6 km), Tolgae-dong (0.7 km), Yŏn-dong (연동) (1.1 km), Yŏnhwa (산저) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Daedeok-eup (대덕읍) (5.3 km) · Gwansan-eup (관산읍) (8.5 km) · Yaksan-myeon (약산면) (11.0 km) · Maryang-myeon (마량면) (11.1 km) · Geumdang-myeon (금당면) (11.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Boseong Station (보성역) (35.2 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 "회진면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Myŏngdŏk-sa (2.0 km) — Hoejin-myeon (회진면)
- Taengjaseom (탱자섬) (1.8 km) — Hoejin-myeon (회진면)
- Somarido (소마리도) (2.3 km) — Hoejin-myeon (회진면)
- Pomyŏng-sa (5.5 km) — Hoejin-myeon (회진면)
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 Hoejin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangheung-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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