Official / Local Name삼호읍
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeongam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7496°N, 126.4578°E · 0 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongam-gun, South Jeolla at 0 m elevation, Samho-eup (삼호읍, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 삼호읍 (Samho-eup) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeongam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 0 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (8.0 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Duribong (두리봉) (1.3 km) · Jijangsa (지장사) (4.6 km) · Magolgongwon (마골공원) (3.4 km) · Koma-do (2.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Irani (이라니) (0.6 km), Yongang-ri (용앙리) (0.7 km), Anggam (0.7 km), Daebul (1.0 km), Nandae (난대) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Buheung-dong (부흥동) (5.6 km) · Sinheung-dong (신흥동) (6.0 km) · Iro-dong (이로동) (6.5 km) · Samhak-dong (삼학동) (6.7 km) · Ogam-dong (옥암동) (6.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (8.0 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 "삼호읍" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Duribong (두리봉) (1.3 km) — Samho-eup (삼호읍)
- Jijangsa (지장사) (4.6 km) — Samho-eup (삼호읍)
- Magolgongwon (마골공원) (3.4 km) — Samho-eup (삼호읍)
- Koma-do (2.8 km) — Samho-eup (삼호읍)
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 Samho-eup (pop. 12,000) in Yeongam-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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