Official / Local Name증도면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Sinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.974°N, 126.1646°E · 8 m
Overview
Situated in Sinan-gun, South Jeolla at 8 m elevation, Jeungdo-myeon (증도면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 증도면 (Jeungdo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Sinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 8 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Dongmokpo Station (동목포역) (27.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yuji-do (2.0 km) · Hwa-do (2.6 km) · Moram-do (3.4 km) · Myŏn-sŏm (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Taejo-ri (0.5 km), Tŏkchŏng (0.8 km), Tŭngsŏn (1.1 km), Taejo-dong (1.1 km), Changgo (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jido-eup (지도읍) (10.1 km) · Jaeun-myeon (자은면) (14.5 km) · Imja-myeon (임자면) (14.6 km) · Amtae-myeon (암태면) (15.9 km) · Unnam-myeon (운남면) (16.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Dongmokpo Station (동목포역) (27.8 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 "증도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yuji-do (2.0 km) — Jeungdo-myeon (증도면)
- Hwa-do (2.6 km) — Jeungdo-myeon (증도면)
- Moram-do (3.4 km) — Jeungdo-myeon (증도면)
- Myŏn-sŏm (3.9 km) — Jeungdo-myeon (증도면)
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 Jeungdo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sinan-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 →