Official / Local Name성내면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5323°N, 126.744°E · 22 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 22 m elevation, Seongnae-myeon (성내면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 성내면 (Seongnae-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 22 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheonwon Station (천원역) (6.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Baek-gwansu Seonsaenggotaek (백관수선생고택) (3.7 km) · Seokbulsa (석불사) (3.5 km) · Singwangsa (신광사) (5.8 km) · Maebongjae (매봉재) (3.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Seongsan (성산) (0.5 km), Unsan (운산) (0.6 km), Naeanchon (내안촌) (0.6 km), Oeyu (외유) (0.6 km), Yanggye-ri (양계리) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Heungdeok-myeon (흥덕면) (4.1 km) · Soseong-myeon (소성면) (4.2 km) · Ibam-myeon (입암면) (6.0 km) · Sillim-myeon (신림면) (6.8 km) · Jinsan-dong (진산동) (7.7 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheonwon Station (천원역) (6.8 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 "성내면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Baek-gwansu Seonsaenggotaek (백관수선생고택) (3.7 km) — Seongnae-myeon (성내면)
- Seokbulsa (석불사) (3.5 km) — Seongnae-myeon (성내면)
- Singwangsa (신광사) (5.8 km) — Seongnae-myeon (성내면)
- Maebongjae (매봉재) (3.2 km) — Seongnae-myeon (성내면)
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 Seongnae-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gochang-gun, 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 →