Official / Local Name이양면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hwasun-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8878°N, 127.0292°E · 78 m
Overview
Situated in Hwasun-gun, South Jeolla at 78 m elevation, Iyang-myeon (이양면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 이양면 (Iyang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hwasun-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 78 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Iyang Station (이양역) (3.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hakpodang (학포당) (1.9 km) · Chungsingak (충신각) (2.2 km) · Ssangbongsa (쌍봉사) (2.8 km) · Wolsan (월산) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwaryongdong (활용동) (0.8 km), Wolbong (월봉) (1.5 km), Doyang (도양) (1.7 km), Yangjimal (양지편) (1.9 km), Ssangbong (쌍봉) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Cheongpung-myeon (청풍면) (7.1 km) · Bongnae-myeon (복내면) (8.5 km) · Hancheon-myeon (한천면) (8.9 km) · Nodong-myeon (노동면) (9.2 km) · Chunyang-myeon (춘양면) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Iyang Station (이양역) (3.6 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 "이양면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hakpodang (학포당) (1.9 km) — Iyang-myeon (이양면)
- Chungsingak (충신각) (2.2 km) — Iyang-myeon (이양면)
- Ssangbongsa (쌍봉사) (2.8 km) — Iyang-myeon (이양면)
- Wolsan (월산) (1.0 km) — Iyang-myeon (이양면)
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 Iyang-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
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