Official / Local Name목사동면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gokseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1043°N, 127.3013°E · 88 m
Overview
Situated in Gokseong-gun, South Jeolla at 88 m elevation, Moksadong-myeon (목사동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 목사동면 (Moksadong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gokseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 88 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Goemok Station (괴목역) (11.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kimchong-yujeokji (김총유적지) (4.1 km) · Jeongheonjae (정헌재) (4.5 km) · Dakjae (닭재) (4.2 km) · Dakbong (닭봉) (4.3 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chukchŏng-ni (0.3 km), Chungnim (0.5 km), Tŭl-mal (1.4 km), P’yŏng-ni (2.5 km), Yuchi (유치) (3.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Juam-myeon (주암면) (6.6 km) · Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면) (6.9 km) · Seokgok-myeon (석곡면) (7.8 km) · Woldeung-myeon (월등면) (8.7 km) · Seungju-eup (승주읍) (11.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Goemok Station (괴목역) (11.4 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 "목사동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kimchong-yujeokji (김총유적지) (4.1 km) — Moksadong-myeon (목사동면)
- Jeongheonjae (정헌재) (4.5 km) — Moksadong-myeon (목사동면)
- Dakjae (닭재) (4.2 km) — Moksadong-myeon (목사동면)
- Dakbong (닭봉) (4.3 km) — Moksadong-myeon (목사동면)
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 Moksadong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gokseong-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 →