Official / Local Name석곡면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gokseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1517°N, 127.2382°E · 222 m
Overview
Set at 222 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Gokseong-gun (South Jeolla), Seokgok-myeon (석곡면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 석곡면 (Seokgok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gokseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 222 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Aprok Station (압록역) (13.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwajang-san (5.6 km) · T’ongmyŏng-san (6.0 km) · Sanghojeong (상호정) (7.9 km) · Kwanŭm-sa (10.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Onsu-ri (1.3 km), Yŏnbal-li (1.7 km), Yŏmgong-ni (2.0 km), Yŏmch’on (2.0 km), Pongjŏl-li (2.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samgi-myeon (삼기면) (6.6 km) · Gokseong-gun (곡성군) (7.3 km) · Moksadong-myeon (목사동면) (7.8 km) · Buk-myeon (북면) (9.0 km) · Jukgok-myeon (죽곡면) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Aprok Station (압록역) (13.3 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 "석곡면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwajang-san (5.6 km) — Seokgok-myeon (석곡면)
- T’ongmyŏng-san (6.0 km) — Seokgok-myeon (석곡면)
- Sanghojeong (상호정) (7.9 km) — Seokgok-myeon (석곡면)
- Kwanŭm-sa (10.0 km) — Seokgok-myeon (석곡면)
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 Seokgok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gokseong-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 →