Official / Local Name무장면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4091°N, 126.574°E · 48 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 48 m elevation, Mujang-myeon (무장면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 무장면 (Mujang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 48 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (20.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mujangeupseong (무장읍성) (1.8 km) · Gwaneumsa (관음사) (2.2 km) · Mireuksa (미륵사) (4.4 km) · Yeonhwasa (연화사) (5.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songnim (송림) (0.4 km), Gora-ri (고라리) (0.4 km), Ongeum (온금) (0.6 km), Gora (고라) (0.7 km), Songsan (송산) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gongeum-myeon (공음면) (5.4 km) · Asan-myeon (아산면) (7.0 km) · Seongsong-myeon (성송면) (7.6 km) · Daesan-myeon (대산면) (8.1 km) · Haeri-myeon (해리면) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sinheungni Station (신흥리역) (20.5 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 "무장면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mujangeupseong (무장읍성) (1.8 km) — Mujang-myeon (무장면)
- Gwaneumsa (관음사) (2.2 km) — Mujang-myeon (무장면)
- Mireuksa (미륵사) (4.4 km) — Mujang-myeon (무장면)
- Yeonhwasa (연화사) (5.1 km) — Mujang-myeon (무장면)
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 Mujang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-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 →