Official / Local Name주암면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Suncheon-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.0661°N, 127.2454°E · 71 m
Overview
Situated in Suncheon-si, South Jeolla at 71 m elevation, Juam-myeon (주암면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 주암면 (Juam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Suncheon-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 71 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Goemok Station (괴목역) (16.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sanghojeong (상호정) (1.7 km) · Maneulsan (마늘산) (1.4 km) · Yeongcheonsa (영천사) (4.5 km) · Gwanbongsa (관봉사) (4.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seonsan (선산) (0.6 km), Geumgok (금곡) (0.6 km), Gusan-ri (구산리) (0.8 km), Hoamgyo (호암교) (1.0 km), Oegwangch’ŏn (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Moksadong-myeon (목사동면) (6.6 km) · Songgwang-myeon (송광면) (8.9 km) · Dongbok-myeon (동복면) (9.0 km) · Seokgok-myeon (석곡면) (9.5 km) · Seungju-eup (승주읍) (12.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Goemok Station (괴목역) (16.8 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 "주암면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sanghojeong (상호정) (1.7 km) — Juam-myeon (주암면)
- Maneulsan (마늘산) (1.4 km) — Juam-myeon (주암면)
- Yeongcheonsa (영천사) (4.5 km) — Juam-myeon (주암면)
- Gwanbongsa (관봉사) (4.8 km) — Juam-myeon (주암면)
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 Juam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Suncheon-si, 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 →