Official / Local Name수지면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Namwon)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.3308°N, 127.3743°E · 116 m
Overview
Situated in Namwon, North Jeolla at 116 m elevation, Suji-myeon (수지면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 수지면 (Suji-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Namwon |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 116 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jusaeng Station (주생역) (7.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Ch’ŏnma-san (3.2 km) · Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (8.0 km) · Gwanghallu (광한루) (8.1 km) · Kyŏndu-san (3.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hogong-ni (0.7 km), Sanch’on-ni (0.7 km), Anhomsil (0.9 km), Kop’yŏng-ni (3.1 km), Wonsaeng (원생) (4.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Songdong-myeon (송동면) (3.8 km) · Godal-myeon (고달면) (6.4 km) · Noam-dong (노암동) (6.8 km) · Josan-dong (조산동) (7.2 km) · Eohyeon-dong (어현동) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jusaeng Station (주생역) (7.3 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 "수지면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Ch’ŏnma-san (3.2 km) — Suji-myeon (수지면)
- Yongjangseowon (용장서원) (8.0 km) — Suji-myeon (수지면)
- Gwanghallu (광한루) (8.1 km) — Suji-myeon (수지면)
- Kyŏndu-san (3.9 km) — Suji-myeon (수지면)
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 Suji-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 →