Official / Local Name진도읍
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.4875°N, 126.2393°E · 1 m
Overview
Situated in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla at 1 m elevation, Jindo-eup (진도읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진도읍 (Jindo-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 1 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (36.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hyangjeoksa (향적사) (3.2 km) · Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (2.3 km) · Seonchaejae (선채재) (0.3 km) · Mangjŏk-pong (2.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gojak (고작) (0.5 km), Haechang (해창) (0.7 km), Sopo (소포) (0.8 km), Songhyeon (송현) (0.9 km), Sop’o-ri (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (6.4 km) · Uisin-myeon (의신면) (7.7 km) · Gogun-myeon (고군면) (8.9 km) · Jisan-myeon (지산면) (9.5 km) · Jindo-gun (진도) (9.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (36.4 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 "진도읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hyangjeoksa (향적사) (3.2 km) — Jindo-eup (진도읍)
- Cheongnyongsa (청룡사) (2.3 km) — Jindo-eup (진도읍)
- Seonchaejae (선채재) (0.3 km) — Jindo-eup (진도읍)
- Mangjŏk-pong (2.2 km) — Jindo-eup (진도읍)
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 Jindo-eup (pop. 12,000) in Jindo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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