Official / Local Name옥천면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Haenam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5592°N, 126.6546°E · 33 m
Overview
Situated in Haenam-gun, South Jeolla at 33 m elevation, Okcheon-myeon (옥천면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥천면 (Okcheon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Haenam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 33 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imseongni Station (임성리역) (35.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Haesŏng-am (해성암) (2.2 km) · Tŏgŭm-sa (덕음사) (2.8 km) · Nogudang (녹우당) (3.1 km) · Pongŏk-sa (봉덕사) (3.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songsan (송산) (0.5 km), Mago (마고) (0.7 km), Mansŏk-tong (0.9 km), Paegun (백운) (1.0 km), Choun (조운) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Doam-myeon (도암면) (6.2 km) · Samsan-myeon (삼산면) (7.4 km) · Haenam-eup (해남읍) (8.3 km) · Sinjeon-myeon (신전면) (9.3 km) · Gyegok-myeon (계곡면) (10.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imseongni Station (임성리역) (35.3 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 "옥천면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Haesŏng-am (해성암) (2.2 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
- Tŏgŭm-sa (덕음사) (2.8 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
- Nogudang (녹우당) (3.1 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
- Pongŏk-sa (봉덕사) (3.4 km) — Okcheon-myeon (옥천면)
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 Okcheon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Haenam-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 →