Official / Local Name미력면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Boseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8056°N, 127.1056°E · 135 m
Overview
Situated in Boseong-gun, South Jeolla at 135 m elevation, Miryeok-myeon (미력면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 미력면 (Miryeok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Boseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 135 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanggok Station (광곡역) (3.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ssangbongam (쌍봉암) (1.7 km) · Seongchungigogae (성충이고개) (1.0 km) · Boseongganggyo (보성강교) (0.4 km) · Yongjigyo (용지교) (0.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sallae (살내) (0.4 km), Uwasil (우와실) (0.7 km), Songnim (송림) (0.7 km), Gulchi (굴치) (1.2 km), Deongnye (덕례) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Nodong-myeon (노동면) (4.8 km) · Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면) (5.1 km) · Boseong-eup (보성읍) (7.2 km) · Deungnyang-myeon (득량면) (8.5 km) · Bongnae-myeon (복내면) (10.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanggok Station (광곡역) (3.1 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 "미력면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ssangbongam (쌍봉암) (1.7 km) — Miryeok-myeon (미력면)
- Seongchungigogae (성충이고개) (1.0 km) — Miryeok-myeon (미력면)
- Boseongganggyo (보성강교) (0.4 km) — Miryeok-myeon (미력면)
- Yongjigyo (용지교) (0.5 km) — Miryeok-myeon (미력면)
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 Miryeok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →