Official / Local Name입암면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5001°N, 126.7978°E · 58 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 58 m elevation, Ibam-myeon (입암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 입암면 (Ibam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 58 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Noryeong Station (노령역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seokbulsa (석불사) (2.6 km) · Yonghwa-sa (2.9 km) · Pyeongamgyo (평암교) (0.2 km) · Hanujae (한우재) (2.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Dongbu (동부) (0.5 km), Yeongan (영안) (0.5 km), Pyeongam (평암) (0.5 km), Ch’ŏnwŏl-li (0.6 km), Sagijeom (사기점) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jinsan-dong (진산동) (4.6 km) · Sanggyo-dong (상교동) (4.6 km) · Sinjeong-dong (신정동) (4.7 km) · Yongsan-dong (용산동) (5.5 km) · Gyoam-dong (교암동) (5.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Noryeong Station (노령역) (1.2 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 "입암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seokbulsa (석불사) (2.6 km) — Ibam-myeon (입암면)
- Yonghwa-sa (2.9 km) — Ibam-myeon (입암면)
- Pyeongamgyo (평암교) (0.2 km) — Ibam-myeon (입암면)
- Hanujae (한우재) (2.4 km) — Ibam-myeon (입암면)
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 Ibam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-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 →