Official / Local Name진서면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Buan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6018°N, 126.5709°E · 24 m
Overview
Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 24 m elevation, Jinseo-myeon (진서면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진서면 (Jinseo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Buan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 24 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheonwon Station (천원역) (24.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jijangam (지장암) (2.3 km) · Naesosa (내소사) (2.3 km) · Cheongnyeonam (청련암) (3.0 km) · Maegokjae (매곡재) (0.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Nangjae (낭재) (0.7 km), Seokpo Il Ri (석포1리) (0.8 km), Unho (운호) (1.1 km), Wonam (원암) (1.2 km), Gwanseon (관선) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Byeonsan-myeon (변산면) (5.5 km) · Boan-myeon (보안면) (8.8 km) · Sangseo-myeon (상서면) (9.8 km) · Simwon-myeon (심원면) (10.5 km) · Buan-myeon (부안면) (10.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheonwon Station (천원역) (24.0 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 "진서면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jijangam (지장암) (2.3 km) — Jinseo-myeon (진서면)
- Naesosa (내소사) (2.3 km) — Jinseo-myeon (진서면)
- Cheongnyeonam (청련암) (3.0 km) — Jinseo-myeon (진서면)
- Maegokjae (매곡재) (0.4 km) — Jinseo-myeon (진서면)
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 Jinseo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Buan-gun, 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 →