Official / Local Name이원면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Taean-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.8824°N, 126.2937°E · 33 m
Overview
Situated in Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 33 m elevation, Iwŏn-myŏn (이원면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이원면 (Iwŏn-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Taean-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 33 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sapgyo Station (삽교역) (45.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kuksa-bong (국사봉) (0.7 km) · Noin-bong (노인봉) (1.4 km) · Yul-to (율도) (2.5 km) · Turu-sŏm (두루섬) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Tangha (당하) (0.4 km), Ch’ŏngsan-gol (청산골) (0.7 km), Kwan-dong (관동) (1.1 km), Paekchŏul (백저울) (1.2 km), Tokpawi (독바위) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Wonbuk-myeon (원북면) (7.7 km) · Palbong-myeon (팔봉면) (10.4 km) · Jigok-myeon (지곡면) (12.4 km) · Daesan-eup (대산읍) (13.4 km) · Taean-eup (태안읍) (13.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sapgyo Station (삽교역) (45.1 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 "이원면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kuksa-bong (국사봉) (0.7 km) — Iwŏn-myŏn (이원면)
- Noin-bong (노인봉) (1.4 km) — Iwŏn-myŏn (이원면)
- Yul-to (율도) (2.5 km) — Iwŏn-myŏn (이원면)
- Turu-sŏm (두루섬) (3.4 km) — Iwŏn-myŏn (이원면)
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 Iwŏn-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Taean-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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