Official / Local Name서삼면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jangseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3467°N, 126.7507°E · 136 m
Overview
Situated in Jangseong-gun, South Jeolla at 136 m elevation, Seosam-myeon (서삼면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 서삼면 (Seosam-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jangseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 136 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Anpyeong Station (안평역) (3.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Daedeogam (대덕암) (1.1 km) · Baksuryangbaekbi (박수량백비) (2.6 km) · Cheonsebong (천세봉) (1.7 km) · Daedeokgyo (대덕교) (0.8 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Deoksan (덕산) (0.7 km), Baekchi (백치) (0.9 km), Deokpyeong (덕평) (0.9 km), Jangsan (장산) (1.0 km), Ammaeul (앞마을) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Jangseong-gun (장성) (2.7 km) · Bugil-myeon (북일면) (4.3 km) · Hwangnyong-myŏn (황룡면) (5.4 km) · Jangseong-eup (장성읍) (7.5 km) · Gosu-myeon (고수면) (7.8 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Anpyeong Station (안평역) (3.1 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 "서삼면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Daedeogam (대덕암) (1.1 km) — Seosam-myeon (서삼면)
- Baksuryangbaekbi (박수량백비) (2.6 km) — Seosam-myeon (서삼면)
- Cheonsebong (천세봉) (1.7 km) — Seosam-myeon (서삼면)
- Daedeokgyo (대덕교) (0.8 km) — Seosam-myeon (서삼면)
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 Seosam-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jangseong-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 →