Official / Local Name서남동
Region / ProvinceGwangju (Gwangsan-gu)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1487°N, 126.7745°E · 20 m
Overview
Seonam-dong (서남동) is a lively urban district in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju (pop. Official Municipality, elevation 20 m) linked directly into South Korea's subway and T-money bus network.
| Official / Local Name | 서남동 (Seonam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gwangju · Gwangsan-gu |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 20 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Songjeongni Station (송정리역) (1.9 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Geumseonsa (금선사) (2.2 km) · Bogwangsa (보광사) (2.6 km) · Beopheungsa (법흥사) (2.7 km) · Suryanggongwon (수량공원) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seonamdong (선암동) (0.5 km), Sanggangdong (상강동) (0.6 km), Maebanggol (매방골) (0.6 km), Jungbo (중보) (0.6 km), Hagang-gol (0.6 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Eoryong-dong (어룡동) (1.0 km) · Songjeong-dong (송정2동) (2.3 km) · Songjeong-dong (송정1동) (2.6 km) · Gwangsan-gu (광산구) (3.4 km) · Wolgok-dong (월곡2동) (3.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Songjeongni Station (송정리역) (1.9 km). KTX Honam Line from Seoul (Yongsan) to Gwangju-Songjeong Station in 1h 45m; Gwangju Metro Line 1. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "서남동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Geumseonsa (금선사) (2.2 km) — Seonam-dong (서남동)
- Bogwangsa (보광사) (2.6 km) — Seonam-dong (서남동)
- Beopheungsa (법흥사) (2.7 km) — Seonam-dong (서남동)
- Suryanggongwon (수량공원) (2.7 km) — Seonam-dong (서남동)
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 Gwangju.
- 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 Seonam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Gwangsan-gu, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Gwangju → · 3,651 All Cities →