Official / Local Name서석면
Region / ProvinceGangwon Province (Hongcheon-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates37.7278°N, 128.2056°E · 325 m
Overview
Set at 325 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Hongcheon-gun (Gangwon Province), Seoseok-myeon (서석면, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 서석면 (Seoseok-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | Gangwon Province · Hongcheon-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 325 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (44.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sŏbong-sa (2.8 km) · Yaksusa (약수사) (3.6 km) · Ami-san (아미산) (1.2 km) · Goyangsan (고양산) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sŭngbang-ni (승방리) (0.5 km), Deokbatchi (덕밭치) (1.1 km), Kŏmsal-li (검산리) (1.5 km), Pungam-ri (풍암리) (1.8 km), Jogadong (조가동) (2.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gangwon (강원) (10.4 km) · Naechon-myeon (내촌면) (11.6 km) · Hongcheon-gun (홍천) (13.6 km) · Cheongil-myeon (청일면) (13.6 km) · Nae-myŏn (내면) (18.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Gimyujeong Station (신남역) (44.3 km). KTX Gangneung Line from Seoul to Pyeongchang & Gangneung (1h 30m–2h); ITX-Cheongchun to Chuncheon; Express Bus to Sokcho. Tap a nationwide T-money card on local buses and subways, and search "서석면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sŏbong-sa (2.8 km) — Seoseok-myeon (서석면)
- Yaksusa (약수사) (3.6 km) — Seoseok-myeon (서석면)
- Ami-san (아미산) (1.2 km) — Seoseok-myeon (서석면)
- Goyangsan (고양산) (2.7 km) — Seoseok-myeon (서석면)
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 Gangwon Province.
- 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 Seoseok-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hongcheon-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Autumn Foliage), Dec–Feb (Winter Snow). Gangwon Province → · 3,651 All Cities →