Official / Local Name용진면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Wanju-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.8933°N, 127.1846°E · 52 m
Overview
Situated in Wanju-gun, North Jeolla at 52 m elevation, Yongjin-myŏn (용진면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 용진면 (Yongjin-myŏn) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Wanju-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 52 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeonju Station (전주역) (5.3 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Pori-am (보리암) (2.7 km) · Changyang-sa (작양사) (2.8 km) · Myŏngdŏg-am (명덕암) (3.4 km) · Pongsŏ-sa (봉서사) (3.6 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Wŏn’ganjung (원간중) (0.4 km), Och’ŏn (오천) (0.7 km), Sin-ch’on (신촌) (1.0 km), Sŏch’ŏn (서천) (1.2 km), Pup’yŏng (부평) (1.3 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Uadong Il-ga (우아동1가) (6.2 km) · Soyang-myŏn (소양면) (6.3 km) · Wanju-gun (완주군) (6.7 km) · Kosan-myŏn (고산면) (7.0 km) · Jeonju-si (전주) (7.4 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeonju Station (전주역) (5.3 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 "용진면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Pori-am (보리암) (2.7 km) — Yongjin-myŏn (용진면)
- Changyang-sa (작양사) (2.8 km) — Yongjin-myŏn (용진면)
- Myŏngdŏg-am (명덕암) (3.4 km) — Yongjin-myŏn (용진면)
- Pongsŏ-sa (봉서사) (3.6 km) — Yongjin-myŏn (용진면)
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 Yongjin-myŏn (pop. 12,000) in Wanju-gun, 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 →