Official / Local Name송동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.354°N, 127.3428°E · 115 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 115 m elevation, Songdong-myeon (송동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 송동면 (Songdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 115 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jusaeng Station (주생역) (3.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (4.8 km) · Manboksaji (만복사지) (6.3 km) · Gwanghallu (광한루) (6.4 km) · Daeboksa (대복사) (7.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Songgi-ri (0.4 km), Wonsaeng (원생) (2.6 km), Sanch’on-ni (3.2 km), Jecheon (제천) (3.3 km), Hogong-ni (3.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Suji-myeon (수지면) (3.8 km) · Jusaeng-myeon (주생면) (4.7 km) · Josan-dong (조산동) (4.9 km) · Noam-dong (노암동) (5.3 km) · Geumji-myeon (금지면) (5.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jusaeng Station (주생역) (3.4 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 "송동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (4.8 km) — Songdong-myeon (송동면)
- Manboksaji (만복사지) (6.3 km) — Songdong-myeon (송동면)
- Gwanghallu (광한루) (6.4 km) — Songdong-myeon (송동면)
- Daeboksa (대복사) (7.4 km) — Songdong-myeon (송동면)
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 Songdong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Namwon, 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 →