Official / Local Name진산동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5332°N, 126.8291°E · 45 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 45 m elevation, Jinsan-dong (진산동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진산동 (Jinsan-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 45 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheonwon Station (천원역) (1.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yonghwa-sa (2.8 km) · Beomjaebong (범재봉) (0.6 km) · Jaeryeongbong (재령봉) (0.9 km) · Uam-songsiyeol Yuheobi (우암송시열유허비) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jenae (제내) (0.5 km), Jinsalli (진산리) (0.6 km), Samgundong (삼군동) (0.8 km), Naejohoe (내조회) (0.9 km), Wonjeop (원접) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gyoam-dong (교암동) (1.8 km) · Sanggyo-dong (상교동) (2.4 km) · Chosan-dong (초산동) (3.1 km) · Yongsan-dong (용산동) (3.3 km) · Sangpyeong-dong (상평동) (3.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheonwon Station (천원역) (1.3 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "진산동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yonghwa-sa (2.8 km) — Jinsan-dong (진산동)
- Beomjaebong (범재봉) (0.6 km) — Jinsan-dong (진산동)
- Jaeryeongbong (재령봉) (0.9 km) — Jinsan-dong (진산동)
- Uam-songsiyeol Yuheobi (우암송시열유허비) (4.5 km) — Jinsan-dong (진산동)
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 North 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 Jinsan-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →