Official / Local Name적량동
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeosu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8473°N, 127.711°E · 45 m
Overview
Situated in Yeosu-si, South Jeolla at 45 m elevation, Jeongnyang-dong (적량동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 적량동 (Jeongnyang-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeosu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 45 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongnyang Station (적량역) (1.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Heungguksa (흥국사) (3.1 km) · Golmyeongchi (골명치) (1.7 km) · Yeongchwisan (영취산) (2.0 km) · Ujin-do (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hajeok (하적) (0.5 km), Sangjeok (상적) (0.6 km), Wŏllae-ri (0.6 km), Jungchon (중촌) (1.0 km), Gunjang (군장) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samil-dong (삼일동) (1.6 km) · Wollae-dong (월내동) (1.9 km) · Jungheung-dong (중흥동) (2.5 km) · Myodo-dong (묘도동) (3.7 km) · Pyeongyeo-dong (평여동) (4.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongnyang Station (적량역) (1.2 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 "적량동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Heungguksa (흥국사) (3.1 km) — Jeongnyang-dong (적량동)
- Golmyeongchi (골명치) (1.7 km) — Jeongnyang-dong (적량동)
- Yeongchwisan (영취산) (2.0 km) — Jeongnyang-dong (적량동)
- Ujin-do (1.7 km) — Jeongnyang-dong (적량동)
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 Jeongnyang-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yeosu-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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