Official / Local Name계남면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jangsu-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.678°N, 127.5859°E · 428 m
Overview
Set at 428 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jangsu-gun (North Jeolla), Kyenam-myŏn (계남면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 계남면 (Kyenam-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jangsu-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 428 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Oryu Station (오류역) (25.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Jangan-munhwa Yesulchon (장안문화예술촌) (0.6 km) · Hwasansa (화산사) (2.1 km) · Iyojeong (이요정) (2.3 km) · Uiamju-nongae Saenggaji (의암주논개생가지) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Pyeongji (평지) (0.4 km), Saeteo (새터) (0.5 km), Daebat (대밭) (0.5 km), Gagok-ri (가곡리) (0.7 km), Gungpyeong (궁평) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangsu-gun (장수) (4.4 km) · Janggye-myeon (장계면) (5.5 km) · Jangsu-eup (장수읍) (8.2 km) · Cheoncheon-myeon (천천면) (9.5 km) · Seosang-myeon (서상면) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Oryu Station (오류역) (25.5 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 "계남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Jangan-munhwa Yesulchon (장안문화예술촌) (0.6 km) — Kyenam-myŏn (계남면)
- Hwasansa (화산사) (2.1 km) — Kyenam-myŏn (계남면)
- Iyojeong (이요정) (2.3 km) — Kyenam-myŏn (계남면)
- Uiamju-nongae Saenggaji (의암주논개생가지) (3.2 km) — Kyenam-myŏn (계남면)
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 Kyenam-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Jangsu-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 →