Official / Local Name옹동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6461°N, 126.9856°E · 61 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 61 m elevation, Ongdong-myeon (옹동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 옹동면 (Ongdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 61 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Chogang Station (초강역) (9.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumseonam (금선암) (2.9 km) · Pihyangjeong (피향정) (3.9 km) · Bibongsan (비봉산) (1.8 km) · Museongni Sam-cheung Seoktap (무성리3층석탑) (5.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Chilseok (칠석) (0.7 km), Durip (두립) (0.7 km), Gwangmyeong (광명) (0.8 km), Simok (시목) (0.9 km), Nongwon (농원) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Taein-myeon (태인면) (4.6 km) · Sanoe-myeon (산외면) (7.2 km) · Chilbo-myeon (칠보면) (8.1 km) · Jeongeup-si (정읍) (8.1 km) · Geumsan-myeon (금산면) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Chogang Station (초강역) (9.8 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 "옹동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumseonam (금선암) (2.9 km) — Ongdong-myeon (옹동면)
- Pihyangjeong (피향정) (3.9 km) — Ongdong-myeon (옹동면)
- Bibongsan (비봉산) (1.8 km) — Ongdong-myeon (옹동면)
- Museongni Sam-cheung Seoktap (무성리3층석탑) (5.1 km) — Ongdong-myeon (옹동면)
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 Ongdong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →