Official / Local Name죽왕면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Goseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates38.3341°N, 128.4907°E · 88 m
Overview
Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면) is a coastal and maritime municipality in Goseong-gun, Gangwon Province (38.3341°N, 128.4907°E, elevation 88 m, pop. Official Municipality), connecting travelers to working harbors, seafood markets, and scenic coastal promenades.
| Official / Local Name | 죽왕면 (Jugwang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Goseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 88 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chŏjin Station (27.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (2.6 km) · Mirŭg-am (미륵암) (4.7 km) · Ohodeungdae (오호등대) (3.5 km) · Songjiho Beach (송지호해수욕장) (2.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jeokdong (적동) (0.6 km), Obong-ni (오봉리) (1.0 km), Hwajeong (화정) (1.4 km), Seoseongni (서성리) (1.9 km), Gamindang (감인당) (2.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Goseong-gun (고성군) (5.4 km) · Ganseong-eup (간성읍) (8.1 km) · Toseong-myeon (토성면) (9.6 km) · Geojin-eup (거진읍) (14.5 km) · Geumho-dong (금호동) (15.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chŏjin Station (27.5 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "죽왕면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kiwŏnjŏng-sa (기원정사) (2.6 km) — Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면)
- Mirŭg-am (미륵암) (4.7 km) — Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면)
- Ohodeungdae (오호등대) (3.5 km) — Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면)
- Songjiho Beach (송지호해수욕장) (2.3 km) — Jugwang-myeon (죽왕면)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Jugwang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Goseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →