Official / Local Name고부면
Region / ProvinceNorth Jeolla (Jeongeup-si)
PopulationOfficial Municipality
Coordinates35.6027°N, 126.7577°E · 19 m
Overview
Situated in Jeongeup-si, North Jeolla at 19 m elevation, Gobu-myeon (고부면, pop. Official Municipality) is known for its Korean heritage architecture, agricultural valleys, and rotating 5-day markets.
| Official / Local Name | 고부면 (Gobu-myeon) |
|---|---|
| Region / Province | North Jeolla · Jeongeup-si |
| Population | Official Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m above sea level |
| Nearest Rail / Subway Station | Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (8.2 km) |
| Nearby Landmarks & Sights | 625-yeongnyeong Chumobi (625영령추모비) (2.2 km) · Mireugam (미륵암) (2.3 km) · Yongheung-ri Seokburipsang (용흥리석불입상) (2.4 km) · Seonghwangsanseong (성황산성) (2.7 km) |
| Local Neighborhoods & Sub-Areas | Sinjung (신중) (0.5 km), Jusan (주산) (0.6 km), Manhwa-ri (만화리) (0.7 km), Jukgyo (죽교) (0.7 km), Gujung (구중) (0.8 km) |
| Neighboring Municipalities | Yeongwon-myeon (영원면) (5.1 km) · Soseong-myeon (소성면) (5.5 km) · Yonggye-dong (용계동) (5.5 km) · Heugam-dong (흑암동) (5.8 km) · Julpo-myeon (줄포면) (5.9 km) |
Getting There & Local Transit
Nearest rail/transit hub: Jeongeup Station (정읍역) (8.2 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 "고부면" in Naver Map or KakaoMap for real-time directions.
What to See & Do
- 625-yeongnyeong Chumobi (625영령추모비) (2.2 km) — Gobu-myeon (고부면)
- Mireugam (미륵암) (2.3 km) — Gobu-myeon (고부면)
- Yongheung-ri Seokburipsang (용흥리석불입상) (2.4 km) — Gobu-myeon (고부면)
- Seonghwangsanseong (성황산성) (2.7 km) — Gobu-myeon (고부면)
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 Gobu-myeon (pop. 12,000) in Jeongeup-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 →