Official / Local Name이서면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1035°N, 127.0678°E · 336 m
Overview
Set at 336 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hwasun-gun (South Jeolla), Iseo-myeon (이서면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 이서면 (Iseo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 336 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Bokam Station (북암역) (8.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwansanjeong (환산정) (6.2 km) · Geonjisan (건지산) (4.2 km) · Anyangsan (안양산) (4.3 km) · Myochigogae (묘치고개) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Powŏl-li (2.2 km), Cheonggung-ri (청궁리) (2.9 km), Seori (서리) (3.0 km), Eorim (어림) (3.2 km), Kusal-li (3.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nam-myeon (남면) (6.4 km) · Dong-myeon (동면) (6.7 km) · Dongbok-myeon (동복면) (7.8 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (9.0 km) · Hagun-dong (학운동) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Bokam Station (북암역) (8.0 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 "이서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwansanjeong (환산정) (6.2 km) — Iseo-myeon (이서면)
- Geonjisan (건지산) (4.2 km) — Iseo-myeon (이서면)
- Anyangsan (안양산) (4.3 km) — Iseo-myeon (이서면)
- Myochigogae (묘치고개) (4.4 km) — Iseo-myeon (이서면)
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 Iseo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hwasun-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 →