Official / Local Name이인면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Gongju-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.3765°N, 127.0632°E · 62 m
Overview
Situated in Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do at 62 m elevation, Iin-myeon (이인면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이인면 (Iin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Gongju-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 62 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gongju Station (공주역) (5.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Unamsa (운암사) (1.2 km) · Yongamsa (용암사) (1.6 km) · Gujeolam (구절암) (2.4 km) · Guamgyo (구암교) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seunggeulli (승근리) (0.6 km), Gualli (군안리) (0.6 km), Gaundemal (가운데말) (0.9 km), Winmal (윗말) (1.1 km), Chagŭn-mal (작은말) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Tancheon-myeon (탄천면) (5.2 km) · Gyeryong-myeon (계룡면) (6.1 km) · Geumhak-dong (금학동) (8.3 km) · Mok-myeon (목면) (8.4 km) · Bonghwang-dong (봉황동) (9.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gongju Station (공주역) (5.8 km). KTX/SRT to Cheonan-Asan and Gongju stations (35–50m from Seoul); Saemaeul lines along the West Coast. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "이인면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Unamsa (운암사) (1.2 km) — Iin-myeon (이인면)
- Yongamsa (용암사) (1.6 km) — Iin-myeon (이인면)
- Gujeolam (구절암) (2.4 km) — Iin-myeon (이인면)
- Guamgyo (구암교) (0.7 km) — Iin-myeon (이인면)
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 Chungcheongnam-do.
- 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 Iin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gongju-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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