Official / Local Name입면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gokseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2929°N, 127.2087°E · 105 m
Overview
Situated in Gokseong-gun, South Jeolla at 105 m elevation, Ip-myeon (입면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 입면 (Ip-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gokseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 105 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Geumji Station (금지역) (8.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Torim-sa (5.1 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (9.6 km) · Ch’ŏndŏk-san (10.9 km) · Yongamsa (용암사) (12.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yangnae-ri (1.5 km), Ch’angjŏng-ni (2.4 km), Chewŏl-li (4.0 km), Saengam-ni (4.3 km), Hapkang-ni (5.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyeom-myeon (겸면) (5.6 km) · Gokseong-eup (곡성읍) (5.7 km) · Okgwa-myeon (옥과면) (6.2 km) · Pungsan-myeon (풍산면) (7.3 km) · Daegang-myeon (대강면) (7.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Geumji Station (금지역) (8.4 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 "입면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Torim-sa (5.1 km) — Ip-myeon (입면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (9.6 km) — Ip-myeon (입면)
- Ch’ŏndŏk-san (10.9 km) — Ip-myeon (입면)
- Yongamsa (용암사) (12.0 km) — Ip-myeon (입면)
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 Ip-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gokseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →