Official / Local Name죽산면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gimje)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.7706°N, 126.8078°E · 4 m
Overview
Situated in Gimje, North Jeolla at 4 m elevation, Juksan-myeon (죽산면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 죽산면 (Juksan-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gimje |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 4 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gamgok Station (감곡역) (9.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Manseokboteo (만석보터) (10.7 km) · Manghae-sa (12.7 km) · Jeonbongjun-seonsaeng Gotaekji (전봉준선생고택지) (11.1 km) · Dolmosandangsan (돌모산당산) (11.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chuksal-li (0.6 km), Changdŭng-ni (4.0 km), Changhwa-dong (4.7 km), Namp’o-ri (4.8 km), Taep’yŏng-ni (5.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Buryang-myeon (부량면) (5.0 km) · Seongdeok-myeon (성덕면) (5.1 km) · Gyowol-dong (교월동) (5.2 km) · Dongjin-myeon (동진면) (5.9 km) · Baeksan-myeon (백산면) (8.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gamgok Station (감곡역) (9.1 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 "죽산면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Manseokboteo (만석보터) (10.7 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
- Manghae-sa (12.7 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
- Jeonbongjun-seonsaeng Gotaekji (전봉준선생고택지) (11.1 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
- Dolmosandangsan (돌모산당산) (11.7 km) — Juksan-myeon (죽산면)
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 Juksan-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gimje, 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 →