Official / Local Name줄포면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Buan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5897°N, 126.6942°E · 27 m
Overview
Situated in Buan-gun, North Jeolla at 27 m elevation, Julpo-myeon (줄포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 줄포면 (Julpo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Buan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 27 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheonwon Station (천원역) (13.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yucheollidoyoji (유천리도요지) (3.7 km) · Yeongseongjae (영성재) (5.9 km) · Silli Sam Gyo (신리3교) (1.7 km) · Bangye-yujeokji (반계유적지) (6.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hwajeondong (화전동) (0.5 km), Jangdong-ri (장동리) (0.5 km), Wonjangdong (원장동) (0.8 km), Jangseongdong (장성동) (0.9 km), Deokseong (덕성) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Boan-myeon (보안면) (4.2 km) · Gobu-myeon (고부면) (5.9 km) · Heungdeok-myeon (흥덕면) (6.1 km) · Seongnae-myeon (성내면) (7.8 km) · Jusan-myeon (주산면) (8.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheonwon Station (천원역) (13.3 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 "줄포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yucheollidoyoji (유천리도요지) (3.7 km) — Julpo-myeon (줄포면)
- Yeongseongjae (영성재) (5.9 km) — Julpo-myeon (줄포면)
- Silli Sam Gyo (신리3교) (1.7 km) — Julpo-myeon (줄포면)
- Bangye-yujeokji (반계유적지) (6.6 km) — Julpo-myeon (줄포면)
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 Julpo-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 →