Official / Local Name옥도면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gunsan)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8019°N, 126.4273°E · 2 m
Overview
Situated in Gunsan, North Jeolla at 2 m elevation, Okdo-myeon (옥도면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥도면 (Okdo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gunsan |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 2 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okgu Station (옥구역) (25.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Munyeodo (0.2 km) · Seonyudo (3.2 km) · Tandŭng-do (2.4 km) · Changja-do (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Mo-ri (0.6 km), Sin-ni (1.0 km), Sŏnyudo-ri (1.8 km), Sin’gi (1.9 km), Chin-mal (1.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Byeonsan-myeon (변산면) (20.4 km) · Haseo-myeon (하서면) (20.7 km) · Okseo-myeon (옥서면) (21.9 km) · Gyehwa-myeon (계화면) (22.2 km) · Soryong-dong (소룡동) (23.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okgu Station (옥구역) (25.2 km). KTX Jeolla Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Iksan, Jeonju (1h 35m), and Namwon. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "옥도면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Munyeodo (0.2 km) — Okdo-myeon (옥도면)
- Seonyudo (3.2 km) — Okdo-myeon (옥도면)
- Tandŭng-do (2.4 km) — Okdo-myeon (옥도면)
- Changja-do (2.7 km) — Okdo-myeon (옥도면)
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 North 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 Okdo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gunsan, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov (Naejangsan Maple Foliage). North Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →