Official / Local Name무정면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Damyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2834°N, 127.0472°E · 110 m
Overview
Situated in Damyang-gun, South Jeolla at 110 m elevation, Mujeong-myeon (무정면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 무정면 (Mujeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Damyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 110 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwangju Station (광주역) (18.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Maebong (매봉) (3.1 km) · Yonghwasa (용화사) (5.9 km) · Chiljeongyo (칠전교) (2.9 km) · Oryonggyo (오룡교) (3.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | P’yŏngji-ri (1.7 km), Kŭmsal-li (1.9 km), Pongal-li (2.1 km), Hyeonam (현암) (3.0 km), Ponghwang-ni (3.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Geumgwa-myeon (금과면) (6.2 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (6.2 km) · Geumseong-myeon (금성면) (6.5 km) · Changpyeong-myeon (창평면) (6.8 km) · Damyang-eup (담양읍) (7.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwangju Station (광주역) (18.1 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 "무정면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Maebong (매봉) (3.1 km) — Mujeong-myeon (무정면)
- Yonghwasa (용화사) (5.9 km) — Mujeong-myeon (무정면)
- Chiljeongyo (칠전교) (2.9 km) — Mujeong-myeon (무정면)
- Oryonggyo (오룡교) (3.0 km) — Mujeong-myeon (무정면)
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 Mujeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Damyang-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 →