Official / Local Name임회면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.3917°N, 126.2046°E · 52 m
Overview
Situated in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla at 52 m elevation, Imhoe-myeon (임회면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 임회면 (Imhoe-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 52 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (47.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Guamsa (구암사) (1.2 km) · Yaksaam (약사암) (3.2 km) · Mositguljae (모싯굴재) (1.5 km) · Baekdongmugunghwa-dongsan (백동무궁화동산) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bongsang (봉상) (0.4 km), Pongsang-ni (0.5 km), Songwol (송월) (0.8 km), Donggundonggol (동군동골) (1.2 km), Songjeong (송정) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jindo-gun (진도) (4.1 km) · Jisan-myeon (지산면) (6.7 km) · Uisin-myeon (의신면) (9.2 km) · Jindo-eup (진도읍) (11.1 km) · Gogun-myeon (고군면) (16.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (47.4 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 "임회면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Guamsa (구암사) (1.2 km) — Imhoe-myeon (임회면)
- Yaksaam (약사암) (3.2 km) — Imhoe-myeon (임회면)
- Mositguljae (모싯굴재) (1.5 km) — Imhoe-myeon (임회면)
- Baekdongmugunghwa-dongsan (백동무궁화동산) (3.0 km) — Imhoe-myeon (임회면)
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 Imhoe-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jindo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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