Official / Local Name홍농읍
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeonggwang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3988°N, 126.4439°E · 36 m
Overview
Situated in Yeonggwang-gun, South Jeolla at 36 m elevation, Hongnong-eup (홍농읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 홍농읍 (Hongnong-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeonggwang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Anpyeong Station (안평역) (31.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumjeongam (금정암) (2.4 km) · Hongbeopseonwon (홍법선원) (3.1 km) · Tongsinamgogae (통신암고개) (1.0 km) · Deongnimsa (덕림사) (4.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangbong (상봉) (0.4 km), Beorange (버란게) (0.8 km), Sinan (신안) (0.9 km), Yeongseongni (영성리) (1.2 km), Seodang (서당) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Sangha-myeon (상하면) (5.6 km) · Beopseong-myeon (법성면) (5.9 km) · Gongeum-myeon (공음면) (7.7 km) · Haeri-myeon (해리면) (10.1 km) · Mujang-myeon (무장면) (11.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Anpyeong Station (안평역) (31.3 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 "홍농읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumjeongam (금정암) (2.4 km) — Hongnong-eup (홍농읍)
- Hongbeopseonwon (홍법선원) (3.1 km) — Hongnong-eup (홍농읍)
- Tongsinamgogae (통신암고개) (1.0 km) — Hongnong-eup (홍농읍)
- Deongnimsa (덕림사) (4.0 km) — Hongnong-eup (홍농읍)
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 Hongnong-eup (pop. 12,000) in Yeonggwang-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 →