Official / Local Name쌍암동
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.5202°N, 126.9082°E · 192 m
Overview
Set at 192 m elevation amid the highland valleys of Jeongeup-si (North Jeolla), Ssangam-dong (쌍암동, pop. Official Municipality) is a gateway for Korean ridge hikes, valley temples, and autumn foliage drives.
| Official / Local Name | 쌍암동 (Ssangam-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 192 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheonwon Station (천원역) (8.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Seongburam (성불암) (1.3 km) · Donghakyeongmyeong-Ginyeomtap (동학혁명기념탑) (1.4 km) · Byeongnyeonam (벽련암) (3.0 km) · Wonjeokam (원적암) (3.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yongam (용암) (0.4 km), Dapgongni (답곡리) (0.5 km), Nonsil (논실) (0.7 km), Buyeosil (부여실) (0.8 km), Bueochon (부어촌) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Naejangsang-dong (내장상동) (0.7 km) · Naejang-dong (내장동) (2.4 km) · Songsan-dong (송산동) (3.3 km) · Yongsan-dong (용산동) (4.8 km) · Gyoam-dong (교암동) (5.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheonwon Station (천원역) (8.1 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 "쌍암동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Seongburam (성불암) (1.3 km) — Ssangam-dong (쌍암동)
- Donghakyeongmyeong-Ginyeomtap (동학혁명기념탑) (1.4 km) — Ssangam-dong (쌍암동)
- Byeongnyeonam (벽련암) (3.0 km) — Ssangam-dong (쌍암동)
- Wonjeokam (원적암) (3.1 km) — Ssangam-dong (쌍암동)
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 Ssangam-dong (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-si, 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 →