Official / Local Name옥암동
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Mokpo-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8101°N, 126.4402°E · 16 m
Overview
Situated in Mokpo-si, South Jeolla at 16 m elevation, Ogam-dong (옥암동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥암동 (Ogam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Mokpo-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 16 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imseongni Station (임성리역) (1.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Taejuk-to (2.1 km) · Madang-yŏ (3.8 km) · Kwangju-yŏ (3.8 km) · Sodong-do (4.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Changjae-dong (1.0 km), Tanggadu (1.3 km), Seokhyeon (석현) (1.8 km), Daeandong (대안동) (2.4 km), Namak (2.5 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Buheung-dong (부흥동) (1.3 km) · Hadang-dong (하당동) (1.9 km) · Sinheung-dong (신흥동) (2.1 km) · Sang-dong (상동) (2.5 km) · Iro-dong (이로동) (3.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imseongni Station (임성리역) (1.3 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 "옥암동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Taejuk-to (2.1 km) — Ogam-dong (옥암동)
- Madang-yŏ (3.8 km) — Ogam-dong (옥암동)
- Kwangju-yŏ (3.8 km) — Ogam-dong (옥암동)
- Sodong-do (4.2 km) — Ogam-dong (옥암동)
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 Ogam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Mokpo-si, 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 →