Official / Local Name진월면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gwangyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0149°N, 127.7584°E · 7 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangyang-si, South Jeolla at 7 m elevation, Jinwol-myeon (진월면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 진월면 (Jinwol-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gwangyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jinsang Station (진상역) (3.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Guksabong (국사봉) (1.7 km) · Deokseonsa (덕선사) (4.6 km) · Mudeungam (무등암) (4.9 km) · Sinogyo (신오교) (1.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gudong (구동) (0.4 km), Singu-ri (신구리) (0.5 km), Sin-gi (신기) (1.0 km), Chudong (추동) (1.1 km), Osa-ri (오사리) (1.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gojeon-myeon (고전면) (5.5 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (7.0 km) · Gwangyeong-dong (광영동) (7.4 km) · Okgok-myeon (옥곡면) (7.7 km) · Hadong-eup (하동읍) (7.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jinsang Station (진상역) (3.5 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 "진월면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Guksabong (국사봉) (1.7 km) — Jinwol-myeon (진월면)
- Deokseonsa (덕선사) (4.6 km) — Jinwol-myeon (진월면)
- Mudeungam (무등암) (4.9 km) — Jinwol-myeon (진월면)
- Sinogyo (신오교) (1.0 km) — Jinwol-myeon (진월면)
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 Jinwol-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gwangyang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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