Official / Local Name장곡면
Region / ProvinceChungcheongnam-do (Hongseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.5065°N, 126.7114°E · 71 m
Overview
Situated in Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do at 71 m elevation, Janggok-myeon (장곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 장곡면 (Janggok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Chungcheongnam-do · Hongseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 71 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwangcheon Station (광천역) (8.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pogŭm-sa (보금사) (1.9 km) · Chuyu-sŏng (주유성) (2.4 km) · Yŏngdŏg-am (영덕암) (5.0 km) · Yongmun-am (용문암) (5.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Omi (오미) (0.5 km), Udomi (웃오미) (0.6 km), Akkul (앞굴) (1.0 km), P’yŏngt’i (평티) (1.2 km), Turijumak (두리주막) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Hongdong-myŏn (홍동면) (5.6 km) · Gwangcheon-eup (광천읍) (6.5 km) · Pibong-myŏn (비봉면) (6.5 km) · Hwaseong-myeon (화성면) (7.7 km) · Cheongyang-eup (청양읍) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwangcheon Station (광천역) (8.0 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 "장곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pogŭm-sa (보금사) (1.9 km) — Janggok-myeon (장곡면)
- Chuyu-sŏng (주유성) (2.4 km) — Janggok-myeon (장곡면)
- Yŏngdŏg-am (영덕암) (5.0 km) — Janggok-myeon (장곡면)
- Yongmun-am (용문암) (5.4 km) — Janggok-myeon (장곡면)
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 Janggok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hongseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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