Official / Local Name마동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Iksan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.9372°N, 126.9635°E · 14 m
Overview
Situated in Iksan-si, North Jeolla at 14 m elevation, Ma-dong (마동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 마동 (Ma-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Iksan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 14 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Tongiri Station (1.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | P’albong-sa (팔봉사) (6.0 km) · Mireuksaji (미륵사지) (10.3 km) · Sorimsa (소림사) (10.8 km) · Seokbulsa (석불사) (11.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Iksan (익산시) (1.1 km), Songman (1.3 km), Sinsŏng (1.5 km), Ch’ŏngbok (1.5 km), Yuch’ŏn (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dongsan-dong (동산동) (1.2 km) · Namjung-dong (남중동) (1.2 km) · Jungang-dong (중앙동) (1.4 km) · Yeongdeung-dong (영등1동) (1.5 km) · Pyeonghwa-dong (평화동) (2.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Tongiri Station (1.3 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 "마동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- P’albong-sa (팔봉사) (6.0 km) — Ma-dong (마동)
- Mireuksaji (미륵사지) (10.3 km) — Ma-dong (마동)
- Sorimsa (소림사) (10.8 km) — Ma-dong (마동)
- Seokbulsa (석불사) (11.0 km) — Ma-dong (마동)
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 Ma-dong (pop. 12,000) in Iksan-si, 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 →