Official / Local Name사매면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.4775°N, 127.3557°E · 128 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 128 m elevation, Samae-myeon (사매면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 사매면 (Samae-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 128 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Seodo Station (서도역) (2.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Maegyeseowon (매계서원) (1.0 km) · Sam Il-undong Ginyeomtap (삼일운동기념탑) (3.6 km) · Seongdoam (성도암) (4.1 km) · Hoamseowon (호암서원) (4.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Deokpyeong (덕평) (0.4 km), Bangchugan (방축안) (0.8 km), Bakseokchi (박석치) (1.2 km), Taeyul-li (1.3 km), Wolpyeong-ri (월평리) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwangchi-dong (광치동) (3.7 km) · Naecheok-dong (내척동) (4.6 km) · Deokgwa-myeon (덕과면) (5.4 km) · Gojuk-dong (고죽동) (5.9 km) · Sangok-dong (산곡동) (6.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Seodo Station (서도역) (2.8 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 "사매면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Maegyeseowon (매계서원) (1.0 km) — Samae-myeon (사매면)
- Sam Il-undong Ginyeomtap (삼일운동기념탑) (3.6 km) — Samae-myeon (사매면)
- Seongdoam (성도암) (4.1 km) — Samae-myeon (사매면)
- Hoamseowon (호암서원) (4.4 km) — Samae-myeon (사매면)
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 Samae-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namwon, 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 →