Official / Local Name황등면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Iksan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0144°N, 126.9371°E · 10 m
Overview
Situated in Iksan-si, North Jeolla at 10 m elevation, Hwangdeung-myeon (황등면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 황등면 (Hwangdeung-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Iksan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 10 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hwangdeung Station (황등역) (1.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yulcheongyo (율천교) (1.2 km) · Yeonhwadaegyo (연화대교) (1.9 km) · Seokbulsa (석불사) (6.6 km) · Taebongsa (태봉사) (7.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinjeong (신정) (0.6 km), Sangdong (상동) (0.6 km), Dongnyeon-ri (동련리) (0.7 km), Buma (부마) (0.7 km), Sijangseogu (시장서구) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hamna-myeon (함라면) (3.9 km) · Samgi-myeon (삼기면) (5.0 km) · Seosu-myeon (서수면) (5.6 km) · Sin-dong (신동) (6.0 km) · Samseong-dong (삼성동) (6.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hwangdeung Station (황등역) (1.8 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 "황등면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yulcheongyo (율천교) (1.2 km) — Hwangdeung-myeon (황등면)
- Yeonhwadaegyo (연화대교) (1.9 km) — Hwangdeung-myeon (황등면)
- Seokbulsa (석불사) (6.6 km) — Hwangdeung-myeon (황등면)
- Taebongsa (태봉사) (7.1 km) — Hwangdeung-myeon (황등면)
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 Hwangdeung-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Iksan-si, 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 →