Official / Local Name오곡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gokseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2308°N, 127.3207°E · 574 m
Overview
Set at 574 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gokseong-gun (South Jeolla), Ogok-myeon (오곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 오곡면 (Ogok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gokseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 574 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheoldo Station (철도역) (4.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Konbang-san (1.7 km) · Ch’ŏndŏk-san (2.2 km) · Torim-sa (7.2 km) · T’ongmyŏng-san (6.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sobong (3.1 km), Ssanggu-dong (3.4 km), Myŏngsal-li (4.4 km), Ijŏng (4.5 km), Tuga-ri (4.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gokseong-gun (곡성군) (5.6 km) · Godal-myeon (고달면) (6.1 km) · Gokseong-eup (곡성읍) (7.1 km) · Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면) (8.2 km) · Samgi-myeon (삼기면) (8.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheoldo Station (철도역) (4.2 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 "오곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Konbang-san (1.7 km) — Ogok-myeon (오곡면)
- Ch’ŏndŏk-san (2.2 km) — Ogok-myeon (오곡면)
- Torim-sa (7.2 km) — Ogok-myeon (오곡면)
- T’ongmyŏng-san (6.2 km) — Ogok-myeon (오곡면)
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 Ogok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gokseong-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 →