Official / Local Name율촌면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeosu-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8486°N, 127.5773°E · 7 m
Overview
Situated in Yeosu-si, South Jeolla at 7 m elevation, Yulchon-myeon (율촌면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 율촌면 (Yulchon-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeosu-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 7 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yulchon Station (율촌역) (3.8 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Suamsan (수암산) (0.7 km) · Bongdugogae (봉두고개) (2.8 km) · Hwangsaebong (황새봉) (3.3 km) · Jungsangyo (중산교) (2.1 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Gajang-ri (가장리) (1.0 km), Chwijeok-ri (취적리) (1.5 km), Naedong (내동) (1.6 km), Sangpyeong (상평) (1.6 km), Uigokje (의곡제) (1.7 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Haeryong-myeon (해룡면) (6.6 km) · Hwachi-dong (화치동) (7.4 km) · Haesang-dong (해산동) (8.0 km) · Sora-myeon (소라면) (8.0 km) · Gyoryang-dong (교량동) (8.5 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yulchon Station (율촌역) (3.8 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 "율촌면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Suamsan (수암산) (0.7 km) — Yulchon-myeon (율촌면)
- Bongdugogae (봉두고개) (2.8 km) — Yulchon-myeon (율촌면)
- Hwangsaebong (황새봉) (3.3 km) — Yulchon-myeon (율촌면)
- Jungsangyo (중산교) (2.1 km) — Yulchon-myeon (율촌면)
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 Yulchon-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeosu-si, 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 →