Official / Local Name의신면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Jindo-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.433°N, 126.2915°E · 3 m
Overview
Situated in Jindo-gun, South Jeolla at 3 m elevation, Uisin-myeon (의신면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 의신면 (Uisin-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Jindo-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 3 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Mokpo Station (목포역) (40.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Yeonggoksa (영곡사) (2.3 km) · Jangbatjae (장밭재) (1.0 km) · Yeongbosa (영보사) (4.0 km) · Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (4.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Jeongji (정지) (0.4 km), Jeongjiri (정지리) (0.5 km), Araech’ŏngyong (0.8 km), Deulgaunde (들가운데) (0.9 km), Donji-ri (돈지리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gogun-myeon (고군면) (7.4 km) · Jindo-eup (진도읍) (7.7 km) · Imhoe-myeon (임회면) (9.2 km) · Jindo-gun (진도) (11.0 km) · Gunnae-myeon (군내면) (11.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Mokpo Station (목포역) (40.8 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 "의신면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Yeonggoksa (영곡사) (2.3 km) — Uisin-myeon (의신면)
- Jangbatjae (장밭재) (1.0 km) — Uisin-myeon (의신면)
- Yeongbosa (영보사) (4.0 km) — Uisin-myeon (의신면)
- Ssanggyesa (쌍계사) (4.1 km) — Uisin-myeon (의신면)
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 Uisin-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jindo-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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