Official / Local Name팔금면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Sinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7837°N, 126.143°E · 14 m
Overview
Situated in Sinan-gun, South Jeolla at 14 m elevation, Palgeum-myeon (팔금면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 팔금면 (Palgeum-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Sinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 14 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (22.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeongdeoksa (영덕사) (0.5 km) · Palgeumdo (팔금도) (0.1 km) · Somajin-do (2.2 km) · Neolbeunmoraeseom (넓은모래섬) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Imok (이목) (0.7 km), Daesim-ri (대심리) (0.9 km), Orim (오림) (0.9 km), Chin’go-ri (0.9 km), Eupsandu (읍산두) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Anjwa-myeon (안좌면) (5.9 km) · Sinan-gun (신안) (6.6 km) · Amtae-myeon (암태면) (6.9 km) · Jaeun-myeon (자은면) (14.0 km) · Jangsan-myeon (장산면) (16.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (22.3 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 "팔금면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeongdeoksa (영덕사) (0.5 km) — Palgeum-myeon (팔금면)
- Palgeumdo (팔금도) (0.1 km) — Palgeum-myeon (팔금면)
- Somajin-do (2.2 km) — Palgeum-myeon (팔금면)
- Neolbeunmoraeseom (넓은모래섬) (4.4 km) — Palgeum-myeon (팔금면)
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 Palgeum-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sinan-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 →