Official / Local Name신의면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Sinan-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.5804°N, 126.0923°E · 18 m
Overview
Situated in Sinan-gun, South Jeolla at 18 m elevation, Sinui-myeon (신의면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 신의면 (Sinui-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Sinan-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 18 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (35.7 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Tarido (타리도) (0.6 km) · P’i-do (1.7 km) · Shangutei To (2.4 km) · Hautei To (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Monong-ni (0.8 km), Sangdaedong-ni (0.8 km), Hadaedong-ni (2.0 km), Noŭl-li (3.7 km), Orim (3.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haui-myeon (하의면) (7.3 km) · Jangsan-myeon (장산면) (8.4 km) · Jindo-eup (진도읍) (17.0 km) · Jisan-myeon (지산면) (17.0 km) · Anjwa-myeon (안좌면) (17.2 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (35.7 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 "신의면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Tarido (타리도) (0.6 km) — Sinui-myeon (신의면)
- P’i-do (1.7 km) — Sinui-myeon (신의면)
- Shangutei To (2.4 km) — Sinui-myeon (신의면)
- Hautei To (3.9 km) — Sinui-myeon (신의면)
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 Sinui-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Sinan-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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