Official / Local Name용동면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Iksan-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates36.1043°N, 126.9963°E · 14 m
Overview
Situated in Iksan-si, North Jeolla at 14 m elevation, Yongdong-myeon (용동면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용동면 (Yongdong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Iksan-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 14 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yongdong Station (용동역) (0.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Nabawiseongji (나바위성지) (3.8 km) · Dodeoksa (도덕사) (4.4 km) · Jamyeongsa (자명사) (4.8 km) · Yeonhwacheolgyo (연화철교) (1.2 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Samjeong (삼정) (0.4 km), Dondasan (돈다산) (0.6 km), Sinwang (신왕) (0.8 km), Haengjeong (행정) (1.0 km), Daejo-ri (대조리) (1.0 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Mangseong-myeon (망성면) (2.9 km) · Yongan-myeon (용안면) (4.3 km) · Hamyeol-eup (함열읍) (4.5 km) · Ganggyeong-eup (강경읍) (5.3 km) · Nangsan-myeon (낭산면) (5.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yongdong Station (용동역) (0.8 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 "용동면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Nabawiseongji (나바위성지) (3.8 km) — Yongdong-myeon (용동면)
- Dodeoksa (도덕사) (4.4 km) — Yongdong-myeon (용동면)
- Jamyeongsa (자명사) (4.8 km) — Yongdong-myeon (용동면)
- Yeonhwacheolgyo (연화철교) (1.2 km) — Yongdong-myeon (용동면)
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 Yongdong-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 →