Official / Local Name성송면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Gochang-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3617°N, 126.6349°E · 62 m
Overview
Situated in Gochang-gun, North Jeolla at 62 m elevation, Seongsong-myeon (성송면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 성송면 (Seongsong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Gochang-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 62 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Anpyeong Station (안평역) (13.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hakseonam (학선암) (0.7 km) · Unseonam (운선암) (2.5 km) · Yeonhwasa (연화사) (2.7 km) · Yeonchijae (연치재) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jungsan (중산) (0.5 km), Panjeong (판정) (0.5 km), Isimaetdeung (이시맷등) (0.5 km), Eungamchon (응암촌) (0.6 km), Chukdong (축동) (0.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gosu-myeon (고수면) (5.0 km) · Daesan-myeon (대산면) (6.4 km) · Mujang-myeon (무장면) (7.6 km) · Daema-myeon (대마면) (8.3 km) · Samgye-myeon (삼계면) (9.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Anpyeong Station (안평역) (13.5 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 "성송면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hakseonam (학선암) (0.7 km) — Seongsong-myeon (성송면)
- Unseonam (운선암) (2.5 km) — Seongsong-myeon (성송면)
- Yeonhwasa (연화사) (2.7 km) — Seongsong-myeon (성송면)
- Yeonchijae (연치재) (0.7 km) — Seongsong-myeon (성송면)
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 Seongsong-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 →