Official / Local Name중군동
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gwangyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9654°N, 127.6647°E · 108 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangyang-si, South Jeolla at 108 m elevation, Junggun-dong (중군동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 중군동 (Junggun-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gwangyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 108 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Golyak Station (골약역) (0.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongjangsa (용장사) (2.6 km) · Madangchi (마당치) (0.9 km) · Goapchi (고압치) (1.0 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jaedong (재동) (0.6 km), Jungyang (중양) (1.0 km), Hoam (호암) (1.2 km), Taesil (1.3 km), Haseon (하선) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Junggun-dong (중군동) (1.3 km) · Doi-dong (도이동) (3.2 km) · Okgok-myeon (옥곡면) (3.5 km) · Jungma-dong (중마동) (4.1 km) · Ma-dong (마동) (4.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Golyak Station (골약역) (0.9 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 "중군동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongjangsa (용장사) (2.6 km) — Junggun-dong (중군동)
- Madangchi (마당치) (0.9 km) — Junggun-dong (중군동)
- Goapchi (고압치) (1.0 km) — Junggun-dong (중군동)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (3.8 km) — Junggun-dong (중군동)
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 Junggun-dong (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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