Official / Local Name노동면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Boseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8078°N, 127.053°E · 143 m
Overview
Situated in Boseong-gun, South Jeolla at 143 m elevation, Nodong-myeon (노동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 노동면 (Nodong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Boseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 143 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gwanggok Station (광곡역) (2.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Wollimsa (월림사) (3.0 km) · Ongmari O-cheungseoktap (칠층석탑) (3.0 km) · Ssangbongam (쌍봉암) (3.1 km) · Deongmeorijae (덕머리재) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Suchon (수촌) (0.5 km), Myodong (표동) (0.6 km), Tangok (탄곡) (0.9 km), Odong (오동) (1.0 km), Chukhyŏn (죽현) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Miryeok-myeon (미력면) (4.8 km) · Boseong-eup (보성읍) (6.8 km) · Jangpyeong-myeon (장평면) (8.3 km) · Iyang-myeon (이양면) (9.2 km) · Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면) (9.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gwanggok Station (광곡역) (2.2 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 "노동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Wollimsa (월림사) (3.0 km) — Nodong-myeon (노동면)
- Ongmari O-cheungseoktap (칠층석탑) (3.0 km) — Nodong-myeon (노동면)
- Ssangbongam (쌍봉암) (3.1 km) — Nodong-myeon (노동면)
- Deongmeorijae (덕머리재) (1.2 km) — Nodong-myeon (노동면)
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 Nodong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boseong-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 →