Official / Local Name옥곡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gwangyang-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.9947°N, 127.6779°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Gwangyang-si, South Jeolla at 19 m elevation, Okgok-myeon (옥곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옥곡면 (Okgok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gwangyang-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Okgok Station (옥곡역) (1.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daejuk I Gyo (대죽2교) (0.6 km) · Daejukgyo (대죽교) (0.6 km) · Wonwolgyo (원월교) (0.8 km) · Iksinsogyo (익신소교) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Eumdal (음달) (0.4 km), Sangwon (상원) (0.5 km), Keunmal (큰말) (0.5 km), Hawon (하원) (0.6 km), Odongjeong (오동정) (0.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Junggun-dong (중군동) (3.4 km) · Junggun-dong (중군동) (3.5 km) · Gwangyeong-dong (광영동) (5.4 km) · Ma-dong (마동) (5.5 km) · Jungma-dong (중마동) (6.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Okgok Station (옥곡역) (1.7 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 "옥곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daejuk I Gyo (대죽2교) (0.6 km) — Okgok-myeon (옥곡면)
- Daejukgyo (대죽교) (0.6 km) — Okgok-myeon (옥곡면)
- Wonwolgyo (원월교) (0.8 km) — Okgok-myeon (옥곡면)
- Iksinsogyo (익신소교) (0.8 km) — Okgok-myeon (옥곡면)
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 Okgok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gwangyang-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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