Official / Local Name인주면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Asan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.8576°N, 126.885°E · 17 m
Overview
Situated in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do at 17 m elevation, Inju-myŏn (인주면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 인주면 (Inju-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Asan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinchang Station (신창역) (7.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏlchŏng-am (설정암) (2.9 km) · Sesim-sa (세심사) (4.0 km) · Maeng-gogae (맹고개) (1.7 km) · Changsu-gogae (장수고개) (2.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Kangdang-mal (강당말) (0.5 km), Kwanch’ŏng-dong (관청동) (0.6 km), Pawijŏl (바위절) (0.7 km), Ŭnggogae (0.9 km), Asan-mal (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yŏngin-myŏn (영인면) (7.8 km) · Sŏnjang-myŏn (선장면) (7.9 km) · Yeomchi-eup (염치읍) (9.7 km) · Asan (아산) (10.1 km) · Hyeondeok-myeon (현덕면) (10.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinchang Station (신창역) (7.5 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 "인주면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏlchŏng-am (설정암) (2.9 km) — Inju-myŏn (인주면)
- Sesim-sa (세심사) (4.0 km) — Inju-myŏn (인주면)
- Maeng-gogae (맹고개) (1.7 km) — Inju-myŏn (인주면)
- Changsu-gogae (장수고개) (2.5 km) — Inju-myŏn (인주면)
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 Inju-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Asan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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