Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Damyang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1558°N, 127.0396°E · 276 m
Overview
Set at 276 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Damyang-gun (South Jeolla), Nam-myeon (남면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Damyang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 276 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Sotae Station (소태역) (10.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Kkachibong (까치봉) (4.2 km) · Chungjangsa (충장사) (5.6 km) · Yeoneunsa (영은사) (8.0 km) · Jangwonbong (장원봉) (5.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chŏnggong-ni (1.1 km), Hakhang (1.5 km), Yŏnch’ŏl-li (2.6 km), Dangmoe (닭뫼) (3.0 km), Beoseonggol (버성골) (3.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Iseo-myeon (이서면) (6.4 km) · Seokgok-dong (석곡동) (6.6 km) · Hagun-dong (학운동) (7.8 km) · Daedeok-myeon (대덕면) (8.2 km) · Changpyeong-myeon (창평면) (8.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Sotae Station (소태역) (10.4 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 "남면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Kkachibong (까치봉) (4.2 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Chungjangsa (충장사) (5.6 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Yeoneunsa (영은사) (8.0 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Jangwonbong (장원봉) (5.6 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
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 Nam-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 →