Official / Local Name월호동
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeosu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.7174°N, 127.7103°E · 1 m
Overview
Situated in Yeosu-si, South Jeolla at 1 m elevation, Wolho-dong (월호동, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 월호동 (Wolho-dong) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeosu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 1 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | YeosuEXPO Station (5.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Chido (치도) (0.4 km) · Gajangdo (가장도) (0.4 km) · Cheongnyangsa (청량사) (3.8 km) · Norangdo (노랑도) (0.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Neomneori (넘너리) (0.8 km), Pongyang (0.9 km), Oedong (외동) (1.2 km), Gyeongdo (경도) (1.2 km), Gyeonghodong (경호동) (1.2 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Guk-dong (국동) (1.3 km) · Daegyo-dong (대교동) (2.0 km) · Seogang-dong (서강동) (2.6 km) · Yeoseo-dong (여서동) (3.0 km) · Chungmu-dong (충무동) (3.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: YeosuEXPO Station (5.3 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 "월호동" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Chido (치도) (0.4 km) — Wolho-dong (월호동)
- Gajangdo (가장도) (0.4 km) — Wolho-dong (월호동)
- Cheongnyangsa (청량사) (3.8 km) — Wolho-dong (월호동)
- Norangdo (노랑도) (0.7 km) — Wolho-dong (월호동)
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 Wolho-dong (pop. 12,000) in Yeosu-si, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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