Official / Local Name낙월면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeonggwang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2851°N, 126.1419°E · 123 m
Overview
Situated in Yeonggwang-gun, South Jeolla at 123 m elevation, Nagwol-myeon (낙월면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 낙월면 (Nagwol-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeonggwang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 123 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hampyeong Station (함평역) (46.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Songido (송이도) (0.5 km) · Sogagido (소각이도) (3.8 km) · Gagido (각이도) (5.0 km) · Daenoindo (대노인도) (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songi-ri (0.4 km), Jageunmaeul (작은마을) (0.8 km), Kagi-ri (4.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeomsan-myeon (염산면) (21.3 km) · Imja-myeon (임자면) (22.2 km) · Baeksu-eup (백수읍) (23.4 km) · Haeje-myeon (해제면) (24.7 km) · Jido-eup (지도읍) (26.1 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hampyeong Station (함평역) (46.7 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 "낙월면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Songido (송이도) (0.5 km) — Nagwol-myeon (낙월면)
- Sogagido (소각이도) (3.8 km) — Nagwol-myeon (낙월면)
- Gagido (각이도) (5.0 km) — Nagwol-myeon (낙월면)
- Daenoindo (대노인도) (5.6 km) — Nagwol-myeon (낙월면)
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 Nagwol-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeonggwang-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 →