Official / Local Name용방면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Gurye-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.2447°N, 127.423°E · 106 m
Overview
Situated in Gurye-gun, South Jeolla at 106 m elevation, Yongbang-myeon (용방면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용방면 (Yongbang-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Gurye-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 106 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Cheoldo Station (철도역) (5.4 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Hwaŏm-sa (6.8 km) · Kittae-bong (6.0 km) · Ch’ŏnma-san (7.4 km) · Konbang-san (7.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Yonggang-ni (1.3 km), Tu-dong (1.6 km), Sinji-ri (2.2 km), Yŏnop’a (2.5 km), Sansŏng-ni (2.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Gwangui-myeon (광의면) (4.7 km) · Godal-myeon (고달면) (6.4 km) · Masan-myeon (마산면) (6.9 km) · Gurye-gun (구례) (7.2 km) · Sandong-myeon (산동면) (9.0 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Cheoldo Station (철도역) (5.4 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 "용방면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Hwaŏm-sa (6.8 km) — Yongbang-myeon (용방면)
- Kittae-bong (6.0 km) — Yongbang-myeon (용방면)
- Ch’ŏnma-san (7.4 km) — Yongbang-myeon (용방면)
- Konbang-san (7.7 km) — Yongbang-myeon (용방면)
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 Yongbang-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Gurye-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 →