Official / Local Name월야면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Hampyeong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.1878°N, 126.6254°E · 36 m
Overview
Situated in Hampyeong-gun, South Jeolla at 36 m elevation, Worya-myeon (월야면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 월야면 (Worya-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Hampyeong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 36 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Imgok Station (임곡역) (11.5 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Sam-il Manse-ginyeomtap (삼일만세기념탑) (1.9 km) · Bulheungsa (불흥사) (3.8 km) · Woryadalmajigongwon (월야달맞이공원) (2.5 km) · Borimjeongsa (보림정사) (4.5 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sangdong (상동) (0.3 km), Chunga (춘가) (0.6 km), Wŏrya-ri (0.9 km), Seongju (성주) (0.9 km), Jibyeon (지변) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Samseo-myeon (삼서면) (4.9 km) · Haebo-myeon (해보면) (5.2 km) · Bolyang-dong (본량동) (7.5 km) · Nasan-myeon (나산면) (7.9 km) · Myoryang-myeon (묘량면) (8.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Imgok Station (임곡역) (11.5 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 "월야면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Sam-il Manse-ginyeomtap (삼일만세기념탑) (1.9 km) — Worya-myeon (월야면)
- Bulheungsa (불흥사) (3.8 km) — Worya-myeon (월야면)
- Woryadalmajigongwon (월야달맞이공원) (2.5 km) — Worya-myeon (월야면)
- Borimjeongsa (보림정사) (4.5 km) — Worya-myeon (월야면)
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 Worya-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Hampyeong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. South Jeolla → · 3,651 All Cities →