Official / Local Name율어면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Boseong-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8627°N, 127.2014°E · 129 m
Overview
Situated in Boseong-gun, South Jeolla at 129 m elevation, Yureo-myeon (율어면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 율어면 (Yureo-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Boseong-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 129 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Joseong Station (조성역) (7.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Mireuksa (일월사) (2.6 km) · Sitdolgeogogae (싯돌거고개) (2.0 km) · Ssanggye-sa (4.9 km) · Jeonggwangsa (정광사) (5.0 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Hail (하일) (0.8 km), Sŏnam-ni (선암리) (1.2 km), Jangsu (장수) (1.3 km), Jangdong-ri (장동리) (1.4 km), Sin-gi (신기) (1.4 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Boseong-gun (보성) (2.6 km) · Gyeombaek-myeon (겸백면) (6.0 km) · Joseong-myeon (조성면) (7.7 km) · Bongnae-myeon (복내면) (8.2 km) · Mundeok-myeon (문덕면) (8.3 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Joseong Station (조성역) (7.6 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 "율어면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Mireuksa (일월사) (2.6 km) — Yureo-myeon (율어면)
- Sitdolgeogogae (싯돌거고개) (2.0 km) — Yureo-myeon (율어면)
- Ssanggye-sa (4.9 km) — Yureo-myeon (율어면)
- Jeonggwangsa (정광사) (5.0 km) — Yureo-myeon (율어면)
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 Yureo-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Boseong-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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