Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2403°N, 126.7971°E · 31 m
Overview
Situated in Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla at 31 m elevation, Nam-myeon (남면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 남면 (Nam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 31 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okjeong Station (옥정역) (5.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seunggagyo (승가교) (0.7 km) · Bunhyanggyo (분향교) (1.2 km) · Sijeonggyo (시정교) (1.3 km) · Wolgokgyo (월곡교) (1.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Maehyang (매향) (0.6 km), Pyeongsan-ri (평산리) (0.7 km), Pyeongsan (평산) (0.8 km), Bunhyang (분향) (0.8 km), Seungga (승가) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Bia-dong (비아동) (3.1 km) · Cheomdan-dong (첨단1동) (4.2 km) · Jinwon-myeon (진원면) (4.8 km) · Imgok-dong (임곡동) (4.9 km) · Suwan-dong (수완동) (5.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okjeong Station (옥정역) (5.0 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
- Seunggagyo (승가교) (0.7 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Bunhyanggyo (분향교) (1.2 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Sijeonggyo (시정교) (1.3 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Wolgokgyo (월곡교) (1.7 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 Jangseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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