Official / Local Name웅포면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Iksan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.0907°N, 126.8908°E · 17 m
Overview
Situated in Iksan-si, North Jeolla at 17 m elevation, Ungpo-myeon (웅포면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 웅포면 (Ungpo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Iksan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 17 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Hamyeol Station (함열역) (6.1 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sungnimsa (숭림사) (2.4 km) · Gomgaenaru-gwangwangji (곰개나루관광지) (2.9 km) · Ilchibong (일치봉) (1.8 km) · Gochanggyo (고창교) (0.9 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gochang (고창) (0.3 km), Soma (소마) (0.7 km), Jinso (진소) (0.7 km), Anjanggol (안장골) (0.8 km), Gochang-ri (고창리) (0.9 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Seongdang-myeon (성당면) (3.9 km) · Yanghwa-myeon (양화면) (4.2 km) · Hansan-myeon (한산면) (5.9 km) · Hamna-myeon (함라면) (6.1 km) · Yongan-myeon (용안면) (6.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Hamyeol Station (함열역) (6.1 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 "웅포면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sungnimsa (숭림사) (2.4 km) — Ungpo-myeon (웅포면)
- Gomgaenaru-gwangwangji (곰개나루관광지) (2.9 km) — Ungpo-myeon (웅포면)
- Ilchibong (일치봉) (1.8 km) — Ungpo-myeon (웅포면)
- Gochanggyo (고창교) (0.9 km) — Ungpo-myeon (웅포면)
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 Ungpo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Iksan-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 →