Official / Local Name남면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeosu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5061°N, 127.7625°E · 88 m
Overview
Situated in Yeosu-si, South Jeolla at 88 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 · Yeosu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 88 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (27.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mang-san (2.5 km) · Geumeodo (금오도) (2.1 km) · Odong-do (2.4 km) · Hyŏngje-do (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chinp’o (0.8 km), Usil-li (1.0 km), Simp’o (1.1 km), Simjang-ni (1.1 km), Sŏngmun-dong (1.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Dolsan-eup (돌산읍) (15.4 km) · Hwajeong-myeon (화정면) (17.2 km) · Wolho-dong (월호동) (24.0 km) · Guk-dong (국동) (24.9 km) · Daegyo-dong (대교동) (25.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (27.5 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
- Mang-san (2.5 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Geumeodo (금오도) (2.1 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Odong-do (2.4 km) — Nam-myeon (남면)
- Hyŏngje-do (2.8 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 Yeosu-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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