Official / Local Name금정면
Region / ProvinceSouth Jeolla (Yeongam-gun)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates34.8499°N, 126.781°E · 50 m
Overview
Situated in Yeongam-gun, South Jeolla at 50 m elevation, Geumjeong-myeon (금정면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 금정면 (Geumjeong-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | South Jeolla · Yeongam-gun |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 50 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Yeongsanpo Station (영산포역) (18.6 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | Cheonsongjibong (천송지봉) (0.5 km) · Siribong (시리봉) (0.6 km) · Keunbong (큰봉) (0.8 km) · Noryongjae (노룡재) (1.4 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Bangye (반계) (0.4 km), Yongban (용반) (0.5 km), Namsong-ni (0.6 km), Ipseok (입석) (0.7 km), Hakdong (학동) (1.1 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Deokjin-myeon (덕진면) (7.7 km) · Yeongam-eup (영암읍) (8.7 km) · Seji-myeon (세지면) (9.3 km) · Sinbuk-myeon (신북면) (9.4 km) · Yuchi-myeon (유치면) (9.6 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Yeongsanpo Station (영산포역) (18.6 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 "금정면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- Cheonsongjibong (천송지봉) (0.5 km) — Geumjeong-myeon (금정면)
- Siribong (시리봉) (0.6 km) — Geumjeong-myeon (금정면)
- Keunbong (큰봉) (0.8 km) — Geumjeong-myeon (금정면)
- Noryongjae (노룡재) (1.4 km) — Geumjeong-myeon (금정면)
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 Geumjeong-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Yeongam-gun, neighborhood alleys combine family-run soup and BBQ spots with modern Korean bakery-cafes.
Best Time to Visit
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